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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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This includes 146 million deaths averted among children under the age of 5.
RFK Jr. has also promised to appoint vaccine skeptics to a committee that provides vaccination guidelines to the nation.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
General guidelines recommend that 45-65% of your daily caloric intake come from carbohydrates, about 200-300 grams daily.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
The 22-hour rule also meets the United Nations’ guidelines for solitary confinement, although the U.N. agency says such punishment should last no more than 15 days.
—Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2025
There is plenty of room for discussion and debate within (and outside) those guidelines.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
General guidelines recommend that 45-65% of your daily caloric intake come from carbohydrates, about 200-300 grams daily.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
The 22-hour rule also meets the United Nations’ guidelines for solitary confinement, although the U.N. agency says such punishment should last no more than 15 days.
—Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2025
There is plenty of room for discussion and debate within (and outside) those guidelines.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Raimondo said that the rule is very complex and, because of that, the comment period is 120 days, longer than usual timeline for rule-making.Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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What's inside: The rule will create a new global licensing system for the most advanced AI technology exports.Maria Curi, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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The system will also need to pass compliance with international flight standards.Dario d’Elia, WIRED, 14 Jan. 2025
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Even if China did support U.S. accession, Beijing’s membership in the pact would make Washington more hesitant to sign up, out of concern that China was not fully complying with existing standards and would be in a position to dominate future rule setting.Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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After all, Michelin included South Korean restaurant Eo in their 2019 guide to Seoul despite the owner, chef Eo Yun-gwon, asking them not to.Camille Knight, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
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Here’s a guide to all of Yarros’ books in order, grouped by series, plus what’s next for her dragon riders when Onyx Storm arrives on Jan. 21, 2025.Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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However, veteran Scottish TV director Peter Strachan, who is on the board of trade body Director’s UK, has claimed the show could be failing on the Ofcom regulations.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Agency officials enact implementing regulations, following rulemaking procedures that are prescribed in federal administrative law.Stan Meiburg, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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Carollo and the city bombarded Fuller with code violation citations, according to the lawsuit.Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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This means being aware of the tactics used by attackers to trick you into installing such backdoor code in the first place.Davey Winder, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Driving instructions directives Blue Words: Brake, park, signal, turn.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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However, according to Michigan Modern, the architect didn’t send any instructions on how to build this fundamental element of the home, causing confusion.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
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This brought the player closer to an extension with Bayern and there was an agreement in principle in June, before the board decided to hold off because of concerns over Davies’ performances.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Embracing business principles shouldn’t mean losing sight of your academic mission.Elise Awwad, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Rolovich alleged the school violated federal and state laws by discriminating against him based on his religious beliefs.Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Under federal law, the plaintiff must show that CNN acted with malice in its report.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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