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as in led
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
the pastry chef guided her through the creation of the wedding cake, showing her how to ice the layers, fashion the elaborate decorations, and assemble the whole shebang
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as in supervised
to look after and make decisions about
thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well
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as in steered
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
would be happy to guide you folks to the historic part of town
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Recent Examples of guided
The messy middle refers to the difficult decisions that need to be made, guided by science and hardheaded economics.
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Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Israel has also been busy afflicting potentially mortal blows against Hezbollah’s powerful rocket and missile arsenal, estimated to number anywhere from 150,000 to 200,000 surface-to-surface projectiles, including long-range and precision-guided munitions.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Try a walking tour Run by local history enthusiasts John Adams and his son Chris, Discover the Past leads several educational and entertaining guided walks through Victoria’s downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Some meditation apps like Headspace and Calm have guided tracks designed to be listened to while walking, cleaning, or doing chores.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
As a proud Persian, Hansen shares that the mantra has guided her communications philosophy throughout her career.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Though promising, autonomous technologies must still be guided by tools that define their optimal use.
—Louis Gritzo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Israel has also been busy afflicting potentially mortal blows against Hezbollah’s powerful rocket and missile arsenal, estimated to number anywhere from 150,000 to 200,000 surface-to-surface projectiles, including long-range and precision-guided munitions.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Try a walking tour Run by local history enthusiasts John Adams and his son Chris, Discover the Past leads several educational and entertaining guided walks through Victoria’s downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Some meditation apps like Headspace and Calm have guided tracks designed to be listened to while walking, cleaning, or doing chores.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
As a proud Persian, Hansen shares that the mantra has guided her communications philosophy throughout her career.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Though promising, autonomous technologies must still be guided by tools that define their optimal use.
—Louis Gritzo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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This week, the company announced it’s raised some $17 million in seed funding led by Sutter Hill Ventures, with participation from Illumina Venture Labs, Mission BioCapital and more.Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Cast will be led by Tony nominee Elizabeth A Davis (Once) and Oscar nominee Michael O’Keefe (The Great Santini).Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ethical considerations The conversation naturally steered towards the ethical use of AI, especially regarding data privacy and content creation.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The biggest difference between Pawlenty and Walz is that while both men seem gracious, Walz has steered Minnesota into becoming a progressive haven.Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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Ham, who coached Prince last year with the Lakers, understood how to use his shooting in a variety of situations.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The second strategy is improving employee retention, best accomplished by first-line managers who are coached and incented by senior leadership to make retention a priority.Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Gojira left me wondering how a band as guaranteed to put the fear of metal into casual observers managed to become the only metal act in history to perform at an Olympics ceremony last summer in Paris.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Selecting the right Salesforce managed services provider is an important factor in a business decision regarding Salesforce deployment and post-deployment management.Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Perimenopausal symptoms begin when women reach their 40s, triggered by hormonal fluctuations and accompanied by irregular periods, brain fog, insomnia and hair loss.Akshay Syal, M.D., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The stylist who accompanied them on the trip and also styles Burrow’s game day looks?Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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Jurors repeatedly watched graphic clips from police video that showed the officers punch and kick Nichols and hit him with a police baton just steps from his home, as the 29-year-old called out for his mother.Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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The camera showed Truett's mother-in-law, whose name Truett did not share, playing with their pets.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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The distillery operated sporadically before being mothballed in 1998 and demolished in 2013.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That’s just the 244 locations operated by the home discount retailer.Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Earlier, a more experienced DJ, Popo, from Atlanta, taught her how to scratch.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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This approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), where individuals are taught to recognize and challenge distorted thinking patterns.Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Guided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guided. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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