How to Use guideline in a Sentence

guideline

noun
  • Fortunately, there are some guidelines to keep you on top of the tipping trends at home and abroad.
    Jill Krasny, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2023
  • But the guidelines called for granting parole in 81 percent of those cases.
    Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The guidelines are expected sometime this year -- a final hurdle before the products can hit store shelves.
    Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2023
  • There are some dietary guidelines that can improve your cardiovascular health.
    Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Freeze containers of water and gel packs in advance to keep food at proper temperatures and within safety guidelines.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Under the bill, the Texas attorney general would have the authority to enforce the guidelines proposed in the bill.
    Aria Jones, Dallas News, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Altering land use guidelines allowing for greater density can contribute to lower housing costs.
    The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Another approach may be to follow your employer's workplace safety guidelines and request an ergonomic study of the workstation.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Unlike ending romantic relationships, the guidelines to severing a platonic friendship are less talked about, but oftentimes, more painful.
    Leah Campano, Seventeen, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The school district must match at least 50% of the grant amount, under the guidelines.
    Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
  • That's quite a bit more than the 2,300 milligrams the dietary guidelines call for.
    Courtney Southwick, Health, 3 Sep. 2024
  • But the guidelines have been haphazard and have evolved.
    Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2023
  • The student was asked to comply with the dress guidelines and refused.
    David Chiu, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
  • But things are mostly still up in the air, and even state guidelines show the lack of clarity.
    Laura Bratton, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Given the guidelines from the abatement council, these funds can’t be used to pay old debts.
    Aneri Pattani, CNN, 15 May 2023
  • From there, use these guidelines for washing the most common robe types.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2024
  • But under the new guidelines, Medicare will treat both as one drug and assign them the same price.
    Peter Rheinstein, STAT, 15 July 2024
  • The new guidelines are likely to mean less water for Arizona in dry years.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 30 Sep. 2024
  • But on average, the below chart will give you a guideline when shopping for a kids’ bike.
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 24 Aug. 2023
  • As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines.
    Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
  • As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines.
    Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
  • Here are a few guidelines to throwing a paw-sitively fun (and safe) dog Easter egg hunt.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024
  • For guidelines and to make a submission, visit this page.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 July 2024
  • To that point, here’s a guideline of how to benefit from No Spend September.
    Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2024
  • According to Smith, there are three primary changes to the guidelines.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Nov. 2023
  • This is because the bot is designed to adhere to Snapchat’s trust and safety guidelines, as reported by the Verge.
    Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Please do not send a pitch to everyone on the team; instead, use the guidelines below to decide who might be the best target for your idea.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Here's the low-down on the pros and cons of working out every day—plus guidelines for making daily exercise work for you.
    Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 31 Aug. 2023
  • People aged 60 to 74 who have health issues like lung or heart problems, should also roll up their sleeves, per the new CDC guidelines.
    Ashley Abramson, SELF, 30 Sep. 2024
  • The judge said the state sentencing guidelines, which called for up to about seven years in prison, were not sufficient to recognize the harm of the shooting.
    Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024

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