chaperone
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As the company spread across the U.S., it maintained rules for decades: Kids were allowed only with a chaperone age 25 or older, and adults could tote along just three total kids.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
GGP, one of the largest mall owners in the U.S., views chaperone policies as regrettable but preferable to the disruptions caused by teen takeovers, a spokeswoman said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Arginine also acts as a safe chemical chaperone, helping proteins maintain their proper structure.
From Science Daily ● May 4, 2026
A friend of hers alerted another chaperone and Rolling Hills High teacher, Jerry Kestenberg, who then summoned Michelle for a one-on-one meeting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2025
They didn’t join the PTA or help chaperone school dances.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
Kleiman said many adults rent short-term rentals for young people but then do not accompany them as chaperones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Many malls only require chaperones on weekend afternoons and evenings or during extended school breaks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
The government said £1.2m investment will help fund the measures which could include mentoring for high-risk students and chaperones on school routes.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026
James Cockayne, an Australian anti-slavery official, tells us there are “concerns that the women are being accompanied by chaperones and minders from the Iranian regime who are controlling their ability to move and speak freely.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
“And while we aren’t thrilled about it, our rules were to consult the chaperones for guidance on what’s allowed.”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
Vocabulary lists containing chaperone
"My Favorite Chaperone," Vocabulary from the short story
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"My Favorite Chaperone" by Jean Davies Okimoto
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