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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Deadlines as short as one hour available for short assignments
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Users sometimes note multiple revisions are needed to follow assignment guidelines.
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Follow the recommendations and guidelines that came with your car.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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.
—Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2025
With that being said, most states have guidelines that require restaurants to disclose mandatory gratuities as well as service charges prior to someone dining at their establishment.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Follow the recommendations and guidelines that came with your car.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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.
—Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2025
With that being said, most states have guidelines that require restaurants to disclose mandatory gratuities as well as service charges prior to someone dining at their establishment.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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The telework rules for unionized state workers are part of an agreement covering pension and health benefits that doesn’t expire until June 30, 2027, union officials say.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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The rule is simple: Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after the spring equinox (as it's called in the Northern Hemisphere).—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Set Clear Expectations and Establish Appropriate Boundaries Be transparent about performance standards, goals, and success metrics.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Members of the Legislative Jewish Caucus and Bay Area Democrats introduced a bill last month that would require the state Board of Education to adopt standards for ethnic studies by January 2028.—
Molly Gibbs and Grant Stringer Bay Area News Group (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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No civil or criminal charges were brought against Masrani individually and, if history is any guide, none will be filed.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Also check out our guides to the Best Cold-Brew Devices and Best French Press, and stock up on beans with the Best Coffee Subscriptions.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
7 Mar. 2025
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Cultivating adaptability within teams ensures preparedness for uncertainties, from shifting regulations to new technologies.—
Sivakumar Ramakrishnan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Follow your state regulations and dispatch it humanely.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Carven said in a brief statement that the team will continue to build on the foundations and refine the codes and style forged for the house.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
8 Mar. 2025
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Bugs or security gaps in old versions of your browser or extensions can be exploited to inject malicious code, steal data or take control of your system.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to watch the BRIT Awards in the US with AtlasVPN.—
Monica Mercuri,
StyleCaster,
1 Mar. 2025
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Refer to your owner’s manual for specific filter removal instructions.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Although platforms can rise and fall faster than the tiny-eyeglasses fashion trend, the principles of good marketing stand the test of time.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Exercises independent judgment in the application of the principles and practices of planning, design, construction and administration of a variety of construction projects.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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But the deal would ultimately involve the purchase of bricks and mortar, or their construction: a simple and predictable future course of actions or change in ownership of property, protected and cosseted by lawyers and courts – by the rule of law.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Keep up with changing data privacy laws that offer consumer protections.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideline. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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