as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
gave the guardianship of his estate to his children has guardianship of the dogs while I'm in the hospital
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Recent Examples of guardianship
In June 2025, Robert’s former guardians dissolved their guardianship over Robert, and Heather signed the papers as his new parental guardian.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Then, in March, the VA put out a memorandum of understanding with the Justice Department about state court guardianship for veterans.
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Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham gave that report on Wednesday, following up on the May 30 incident at the home of the teen and his grandmother, who had guardianship of the boy.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Following Riedel’s death, a relative of McFee was granted guardianship and conservatorship of the man, according to Johnson County court records.
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Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
The Tribune’s investigation last year found that area hospitals filed guardianship petitions on behalf of patients hundreds of times during an 18-month period.
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Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
The fact that any Iranians are being allowed this year, despite the waves of drones and missiles fired at the country since late February, reaffirms Riyadh’s policy of not politicizing its guardianship of Islam’s holiest sites.
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Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026
Some states, including Ohio, offer similar subsidies to relatives who take guardianship of foster kids.
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Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Attorneys and advocates say more undocumented parents are drafting wills and guardianship papers, preparing for the possibility that they could be detained, deported or die during enforcement.
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Monique O. Madan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Then, in March, the VA put out a memorandum of understanding with the Justice Department about state court guardianship for veterans.
—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham gave that report on Wednesday, following up on the May 30 incident at the home of the teen and his grandmother, who had guardianship of the boy.
—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Following Riedel’s death, a relative of McFee was granted guardianship and conservatorship of the man, according to Johnson County court records.
—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
The Tribune’s investigation last year found that area hospitals filed guardianship petitions on behalf of patients hundreds of times during an 18-month period.
—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
The fact that any Iranians are being allowed this year, despite the waves of drones and missiles fired at the country since late February, reaffirms Riyadh’s policy of not politicizing its guardianship of Islam’s holiest sites.
—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026
Some states, including Ohio, offer similar subsidies to relatives who take guardianship of foster kids.
—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Attorneys and advocates say more undocumented parents are drafting wills and guardianship papers, preparing for the possibility that they could be detained, deported or die during enforcement.
—
Monique O. Madan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardianship
Noun
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Officials confirmed that one person was detained in connection with the shooting, but did not confirm if the woman was the individual taken into custody.
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In a statement, the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office said Runnels was not an in-custody death.
Noun
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The government sets prices One basic reason why doctors earn a lot is that medical care costs a lot, researchers say.
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Talat’s mocktails display the same thoughtfulness, intention and care as the food.
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