chaperone
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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
These chaperone policies—sometimes called youth escort or parental guidance policies—started decades ago and have increased alongside the rise in mall disruptions over the years.
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
Some of her other most memorable roles include the 1985 Merchant Ivory film A Room With a View, in which she played the chaperone Charlotte Barlett, accompanying Helen Bonham Carter's Lucy Honeychurch to Italy.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2024
My one responsibility for the day was to chaperone Sul Ross and make sure he didn’t stuff himself on birthday cake to the point of getting sick.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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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