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Recent Examples of guardrail
Just after the third stock purchase in May of 2022 — a single share for $376 — the county extended Tyler’s contract with new guardrails tying payment to goals being met.
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A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Parents and safety advocates, who for years have called for more online guardrails, say the trial is a crucial moment of accountability.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
To prevent a cataclysmic wave of unemployment from AI automation, Holzer suggests the government provide guardrails and incentives for tech companies to ensure AI buildout is human-first.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Vizcaino then drove the garbage truck about a half-mile down the road before crashing it into the guardrail on the Alford Street bridge.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Parents and safety advocates, who for years have called for more online guardrails, say the trial is a crucial moment of accountability.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
To prevent a cataclysmic wave of unemployment from AI automation, Holzer suggests the government provide guardrails and incentives for tech companies to ensure AI buildout is human-first.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Vizcaino then drove the garbage truck about a half-mile down the road before crashing it into the guardrail on the Alford Street bridge.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardrail
Noun
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During a recent walkthrough, LED strips waited to be programmed beneath balcony railings, bars remained wrapped for protection.—
Holly Alvarado,
Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The best way not to miss them is to start with the railings when wiping, letting the dust fall naturally, and then move on to the living room surfaces.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For Nabil, the core issue is the need for connected rails that let all participants in the prescription ecosystem move in harmony.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Downtown San Jose Valley Transportation Authority light rail trains headed to Levi’s Stadium from downtown San Jose are already packed, despite running three-car trains every 10 to 20 minutes.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Guardrail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardrail. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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