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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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Recent Examples of guidelines
To achieve those goals, McGreevy said USA Pulses is working to effect public policy changes such as the new dietary guidelines and also collaborate with food manufacturers on ready-to-eat products incorporating pulses, such as lentil and chickpea pastas.
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Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026
Signs and banners must also adhere to Major League Baseball guidelines as well as the Nationals guest conduct policy.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Many of the same guidelines are still in place.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
After everyone on board has disembarked, the ship will be decontaminated based on Dutch public health guidelines.
—CBS News, 18 May 2026
Allen Vean, Denver To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Luckily, there are ways to follow water conservation guidelines while also helping your garden and lawn thrive and look their best.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, but the plea agreement says the government will recommend level reductions in the sentencing guidelines.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Asamoah says no medical guidelines recommend them for digestive health or general wellness.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026
Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026
Signs and banners must also adhere to Major League Baseball guidelines as well as the Nationals guest conduct policy.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Many of the same guidelines are still in place.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
After everyone on board has disembarked, the ship will be decontaminated based on Dutch public health guidelines.
—CBS News, 18 May 2026
Allen Vean, Denver To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Luckily, there are ways to follow water conservation guidelines while also helping your garden and lawn thrive and look their best.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, but the plea agreement says the government will recommend level reductions in the sentencing guidelines.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Asamoah says no medical guidelines recommend them for digestive health or general wellness.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidelines
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The defense called just one witness – an expert in education administration and school safety who testified Parker did not breach professional standards or act with indifference.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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On top of misquoting statutes and misrepresenting legal standards, the filing also made broad claims about what constitutes doxing without citing a single case to support their stance.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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Golf’s elite spaces and long-standing rules don’t always make room for those who don’t abide by norms.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The piece suggests that for many voters, especially Democrats and left-leaning independents, candidate choice is being driven less by enthusiasm than by anxiety over the rules of the state’s top-two primary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The comments came two weeks after the House rejected DeSantis’ push to pass bills to expand vaccine exemptions for children entering public schools and to install consumer-friendly regulations on artificial intelligence products and companies.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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But China sees a transparency issue in the way the rates are imposed, asserting that the carriers are violating filing regulations.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Add noodles and cook according to package instructions.—
Ryan Brennan
May 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
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Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The 2024 election law addresses matters such as the use of QR codes when tallying ballots, voting for the state’s homeless population, rules surrounding the counting of absentee ballots, and third-party candidates on the state’s future presidential election ballots.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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The groups called for a moratorium on new data center development in order to allow local governments more time to adopt policies, investigate new zoning codes and hear community input.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Inside, the crowd was impassioned but courteous; even the river guides had tucked in their shirts.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The service Awasi’s personalized one-on-one guiding service works seamlessly in Patagonia, where highly experienced and well-trained guides are with you from pick-up to drop-off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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