guidelines

Example Sentences

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The Los Angeles Police Department’s enforcement guidelines say officers must first seek voluntarily compliance by educating the person sleeping on the street and asking them to move.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

TikTok says it has removed some user accounts and "taken action" against search terms violating its community guidelines.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Some researchers say current guidelines underplay the risks of transmission, though most still expect the outbreak to be contained.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Check the guidelines in Illinois before agreeing to anything, and talk to a lawyer.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

Despite the guidelines I put on myself, I’ve still found my group, my table.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas