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[gahyd-lahyn] / ˈgaɪdˌlaɪn /


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The diagnostic process for HSD is complicated by the fact the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence does not have a dedicated, standalone clinical guideline for diagnosis.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Advisers today consider this guideline outdated and oversimplified because it relies on static assumptions that don’t reflect modern retirement realities such as longer life expectancies, unexpected healthcare expenses and market downturns.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

In addition to announcing that agency staff must now get Aronowitz’s sign-off before any major enforcement action, it set a new guideline for investigators.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

The AAP guideline recommends that pediatricians provide intensive behavior treatment for children 6 and older with overweight or obesity, or refer the children to other healthcare professionals who can deliver it.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

He said that my guideline should be whatever I felt was wise—whatever was in the general good interests of our Nation of Islam.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

Going after Welker for an anodyne analysis that did not match the president’s perception of his endorsement results is a stretch according to the FCC’s own guidelines.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

The FCC’s own guidelines, however, make clear that its authority over news coverage is extremely limited.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, the federal agency that creates guidelines for reducing cyber risks, released three postquantum cryptography standards in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

Music made by artificial intelligence will be banned from Australia's top charts under new guidelines aimed at protecting "the human nature of artistry", an industry body said Tuesday.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

In fact, under the federal sentencing guidelines, providing “substantial assistance” is often the only way defendants can hope to obtain a sentence below the mandatory minimum.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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