be guided by
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“As with any potential investment, decisions will be guided by a range of factors, including economic and policy stability, safety, adherence to the rule of law, and market competitiveness,” a Conoco spokesman said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Leo Roberts from the E3G climate change think tank said a roadmap should be guided by science and make a fossil fuel phaseout a "central planning principle" around which other policies gravitate.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
However, he also urged parents to be guided by their own instincts.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
At the heart of the debate is whether artistic careers can be guided by systems optimized for efficiency.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
“I admire the activity of your benevolence,” observed Mary, “but every impulse of feeling should be guided by reason; and, in my opinion, exertion should always be in proportion to what is required.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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