guardian

Example Sentences

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In your state, would a court need to appoint a guardian?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Wonderful Company, the corporate arm of Beverly Hills billionaires Stewart and Lynda Resnick, promotes itself incessantly as an exemplar of social responsibility and a guardian of sustainable agriculture.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

"She had a guardian angel watching over her. It could have been much worse."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

There is currently no age requirement to join Step, according to its website, though users under 18 need a “parent, guardian or trusted adult” to sponsor their account.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

“One day I was hanging out with my guardian, Ms. Mead, knitting mittens to sell on the subway, and the next thing, I woke up here.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton