as in rule
something usually in writing that shows or tells how something should be done
The government has issued new guidelines for following a healthy and balanced diet. Here are some basic guidelines for helping you choose a dishwasher.
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Please read the guidelines before participating.
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Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Attendance and any follow-up actions are addressed on a case-by-case basis according to guidelines in the student handbook.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Here are some guidelines to make tax season easier this year.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Girls and women face a higher risk of ACL injuries during sports because of differences in body structure, hormones, and how the knee is aligned, according to clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
—Dr. Takisha Morancy, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Attendance and any follow-up actions are addressed on a case-by-case basis according to guidelines in the student handbook.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Here are some guidelines to make tax season easier this year.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Girls and women face a higher risk of ACL injuries during sports because of differences in body structure, hormones, and how the knee is aligned, according to clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
—Dr. Takisha Morancy, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Nanos claimed Cross campaigned against him while wearing his Pima County Sheriff's uniform in breach of department rules, which Cross denied.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Congress can add rules for federal races.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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In her ruling, Lockard acknowledged the conflicting nature of the state’s standards for terminating a day care provider’s registration and revoking the provider’s agreement to operate.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
14 Feb. 2026
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Democrats are calling for judicial warrants before agents can enter private property, a ban on ICE agents wearing face masks, requiring the use of body cameras and new laws for use-of-force standards.—
Justin Gomez,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The work is about a young boy and a disillusioned spirit guide who doesn’t believe humanity is worth saving.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, Lego and much more.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Ishii said the council is focused on filling the five Police Accountability Board vacancies and finding Aguilar’s replacement, finalizing the board’s regulations, giving both oversight entities the necessary tools to succeed and restoring belief in the oversight process.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Eating mangoes in moderation is key to avoiding large blood sugar spikes and, over time, may contribute to better blood sugar regulation.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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The researchers say that’s an important direction for future work and have made their code freely available so other scientists can dig in as well.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Starting later on Friday, users who opt in can message the AI agent through Baidu’s main search app to complete tasks such as scheduling, organizing files and writing code.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Beerman will also offer replacement parts and instructions directly for repair if the user doesn’t want to send back the camera for repair and is able to do it themself.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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The retrial instructions to the jury indicate that Alkayyali also testified at the retrial.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Part of the Fort Hill Wellness Series presented by the Naperville Park District, the hour-long discussion will cover the basic principles of cancer and how to navigate a colon cancer diagnosis, a news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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For a deeper look at Cramer’s approach, read his Guide to Investing for his key investment principles.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Canada already has far stronger gun laws than the United States, and mass shootings are extremely rare.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Democrats are calling for judicial warrants before agents can enter private property, a ban on ICE agents wearing face masks, requiring the use of body cameras and new laws for use-of-force standards.—
Justin Gomez,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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