How to Use guardian in a Sentence

guardian

noun
  • After the death of her parents, her uncle was appointed as her legal guardian.
  • The first victim of the plague is the Castle’s guardian Bayram.
    Kaya Genç, The New Republic, 4 Apr. 2023
  • They are then seen leaving the school with their guardian.
    Sara Smart, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Most guardians with the option to use a car are left glued to the driver’s seat.
    Kendra Hurley, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2024
  • And they are named after the guardian of the wind, Aeolus.
    Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Those under the age of 18 will need the consent of a parent or guardian.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The guardian had agreed to the sting operation, the spokesperson added.
    Wayne Chang, CNN, 26 July 2023
  • Parents and guardians are asked to apply by email to lotf@ninagold.co.uk.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Those pages will be kept by a health care provider, parent or guardian — not the school.
    Julianne McShane, NBC News, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Harvin also keeps in contact with the youths’ guardians.
    Jasmine Hilton, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Tam, 30, is the proud guardian of one of the largest and most diverse orchid collections in the world.
    Anna Braz, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The most common way is to take out a loan in your name as their parent or guardian.
    Elizabeth Rivelli, Car and Driver, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Diego’s guardians say the fatal encounter wasn't the first time he had been bullied.
    Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2023
  • If a child is joining in on the smashing fun, make sure an adult or guardian is present.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Davis became the 26-year-old Storen’s legal guardian that year.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
  • Children will be screened with the consent of a parent or guardian.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Not doing so sets the stakes for the rest of the film: Can Emilia continue to serve as their guardian?
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 May 2024
  • Donors must be at least 17 years of age, or 16 with a parent or guardian’s consent.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2024
  • The four appeared in court Friday and were released to the custody of their parents and guardians.
    David K. Li, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The child will be transported back to his guardian, Malone said.
    William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Both parents or guardians must be present with the infant, so keep this in mind when choosing a time.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The notion of needing to go anywhere with a guardian or parent was so off the table.
    Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2023
  • The guardian unlocked a metal door with an old-fashioned key.
    Saki Knafo, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2023
  • This includes notifying the guardian or parents by the end of the school day.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 15 May 2024
  • Wade is also the legal guardian of his nephew, Dahveon Morris, 21.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Parents or guardians can pick up meals without their kids present.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
  • This birch bark angel is a unique take on a classic guardian topper.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Those under age 18 will need the consent of a parent or guardian to open an account.
    Talal Ansari, WSJ, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The only drivers allowed to go into the stadium area at the end of the concert will be parents, guardians and rideshare drivers picking up concertgoers.
    Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
  • In addition, psychologists also work with the parents or guardians of these children to provide them with psychological support and teach them how to live with the trauma and support their children.
    Natalia Kushnir, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2024

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