('US') The boy was made a 'ward of the court'. = ('Brit') The boy was made a 'ward of court'.
She works in the cancer/maternity/psychiatric 'ward'.
I tried different remedies to 'ward off' a cold.
(..) to the workhouse. It's better than here? I'm offering you a way to wrap up your affairs with dignity. I'm offering your daughter a future. As Lord Caldlow's ward, she will want for nothing... ...ever. Well, think it over. And Lord Caldlow would like you to have this, (..)2006 The Prestige