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guardian

[gahr-dee-uhn] / ˈgɑr di ən /


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Isikli admits to a certain respect for the old guardian.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

Unless you are named as his legal guardian or medical proxy, relatives — even siblings — carry no legal obligation to provide physical or financial support for an ailing relative.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

David Hale, 32, became a guardian almost 10 years ago to save money and has never lived in standard rental accommodation.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Lindsey Graham later adopted his sister and became her legal guardian.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

“Succeed, and your disgraced guardian can even rejoin the Council.”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

Where parents or guardians didn't set them up, the CTFs were created by the UK government on the child's behalf.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

They are also essential guardians of the environment.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

"Some guardians requested the government to ensure that eggs were included in the meals," he added.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

The money in the account belongs to the child, not to the parents or guardians who created it.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

“We did not choose to be the guardians at the gate, but there is no one else,” Johnson said at his midday press conference.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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