guardrail
noun
guard·rail
ˈgärd-ˌrāl 
: a railing guarding usually against danger
especially
: a barrier placed along the edge of a highway at dangerous points
Examples of guardrail in a Sentence
the car ran off the road, but fortunately only hit the guardrail
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One of those contracts had been schedule for a vote on Thursday, as well, but was postponed again amid concerns about lack of guardrails — and ongoing public protest.
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Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Like DeLauro, Courtney believes supporting the government funding package puts Democrats in a better position to negotiate guardrails for ICE with Republicans.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Other defiant moments on a global stage The NFL has long maintained guardrails around the halftime show, particularly when performances edge toward political commentary.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Some proposals are already moving through the Legislature In recent years, the labor federation has made small wins on AI guardrails.
—Kate Wolffe
february 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Like DeLauro, Courtney believes supporting the government funding package puts Democrats in a better position to negotiate guardrails for ICE with Republicans.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Other defiant moments on a global stage The NFL has long maintained guardrails around the halftime show, particularly when performances edge toward political commentary.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Some proposals are already moving through the Legislature In recent years, the labor federation has made small wins on AI guardrails.
—Kate Wolffe
february 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Guardrail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guardrail. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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guardrail
noun
guard·rail
ˈgär-ˌdrāl
: a protective railing placed along dangerous areas (as of a road)
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