as in to escort
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
her father squired her to the dance to make sure she got there all right
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Recent Examples of squire
Kyle Paoletta, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
The teen idols squired Evert and Navratilova to a drive-in movie.
—Sally Jenkins, Anchorage Daily News, 3 July 2023
Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
However, that plan was thwarted by Armand de Caulaincourt, Napoleon’s grand squire, who dumped the gunpowder out of the guns.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 July 2024
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The press corps fell back behind the circulation desk only after New Hampshire governor Chris Sununu, who was squiring Haley across the state all weekend, took the stage.
—Kyle Paoletta, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
The teen idols squired Evert and Navratilova to a drive-in movie.
—Sally Jenkins, Anchorage Daily News, 3 July 2023
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The series, which is based on George R.R. Martin's novella The Hedge Knight, began production in June and tells the story of Dunk joining the Kingsguard while his squire, Aegon V Targaryen, eventually ascends the Iron Throne.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
However, that plan was thwarted by Armand de Caulaincourt, Napoleon’s grand squire, who dumped the gunpowder out of the guns.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 July 2024
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Second-lines are permitted and escorted by the NOPD, and since a mass shooting in November, have usually also had drone support to monitor the crowds.Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
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Bridges and her mother had to be escorted by federal marshals under the loud jeers of segregationists who protested her pursuit of a basic education.NBC News, NBC News, 29 Dec. 2024
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He’s expected to plead not guilty when he’s arraigned Monday before a federal magistrate judge, a formality because magistrate judges can’t accept guilty pleas in felony cases in Minnesota.Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 3 Jan. 2025
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Dali will appear in court before a federal magistrate Tuesday.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Andrews constantly checked his form, every movement accompanied by a directive.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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In this case, extremely wet conditions are followed almost immediately by parched weather patterns, typically accompanied by above average temperatures.Andrew Freedman, Axios, 12 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan Dienst Jonathan Dienst is chief justice contributor for NBC News and chief investigative reporter for WNBC-TV in New York.Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Ten days at half-staff after the death of the vice president, the chief justice or a retired chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, or the speaker of the House of Representatives.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
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Our experts have taken a deep dive into online casinos in Michigan for this guide on the safe and secure options available to you.Christopher Gerlacher, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Get started with this simple DIY guide filled with expert tips for success.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
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Without explanation, a panel of the 4th District Court of Appeal rejected Peterson’s argument that a circuit judge should have granted summary judgment in his favor.News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ironically, the text messages sent by Judge Bronwyn Miller — who rose from prosecutor to circuit judge to her current position on the Third District Court of Appeal — were partly meant to protect her reputation.Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Maltese breed, known for its friendly and affectionate nature, is a small and playful companion.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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His teammates, all boards and staff mourn Lucas' survivors and our thoughts are with his family, friends and companions.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The three judges on the panel – Douglas Ginsburg (a Reagan appointee who authored the opinion), Neomi Rao (a Trump appointee), and Sri Srinivasan (an Obama appointee) – are among the most respected jurists in the United States.Alden Abbott, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The crime of genocide, coined in 1944 by the Polish-Jewish jurist Raphael Lemkin to describe the systematic extermination of Jews by the Nazis, is one of the most serious accusations that can be leveled in international law.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Squire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squire. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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