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as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
sought career guidance from the college counselor
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as in supervision
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
felt secure under the president's cautious guidance of foreign affairs
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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
an adviser who undertakes the guidance of his students' academic careers
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Recent Examples of guidance
In his book Orientalism, Edward Said famously revealed the ways that Western literature had depicted Arabs as exotic, backward, irrational, and in need of guidance—portrayals that served, consciously or not, to justify a colonial mindset toward them.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
Our roundup of The Best Coffee Grinders can also provide some guidance here.
—Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
While many precautions mirror general public health guidance, pregnant people face additional considerations around maintaining prenatal care and preparing for delivery.
—Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Building Behavioral Circuit Breakers And Practical Implementation Challenges Supported by regulatory guidance, financial institutions are implementing measures to counter these psychological blind spots.
—Adam Ennamli, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
Our roundup of The Best Coffee Grinders can also provide some guidance here.
—Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
While many precautions mirror general public health guidance, pregnant people face additional considerations around maintaining prenatal care and preparing for delivery.
—Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Building Behavioral Circuit Breakers And Practical Implementation Challenges Supported by regulatory guidance, financial institutions are implementing measures to counter these psychological blind spots.
—Adam Ennamli, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidance
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Finally, when the military is politicized, officers have strong incentives not to provide civilians with frank advice, and the public debate on military affairs becomes impoverished.Ronald R. Krebs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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Assess your risk The importance of all this advice depends on a person’s health and their exposure to poor quality air.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, Barr stated his intent to vacate his role as vice chair of supervision while remaining on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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But his decision to leave his role as vice chair of supervision may have been intended to sidestep a legal battle with Mr. Trump.Deborah B. Solomon, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Bianconeri were seeking their first trophy under the stewardship of Coach Thiago Motta, but instead became the first victims of the Sergio Conceicao era at Milan as their opponents secured a place in Monday’s final.Adam Digby, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, under the stewardship of Shanahan and Lynch, the 49ers have made the playoffs four times and made two Super Bowl appearances in eight seasons.Nathan Kamal, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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The next court date is April 21 for a case management conference.Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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The next next man: Clayton Keller Next-up defenseman: John Carlson Leaving the veteran stalwart off the initial roster was one of the more difficult calls management had to make, but his performance hasn’t wavered since receiving the news.Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Critics argue that such gaps in ethical oversight create the potential for conflicts of interest or undue influence.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Location data companies like Gravy can also buy data from other brokers that harvest location information from various sources in the industry, derided by privacy advocates as a convoluted web of entities trading people’s private details with little oversight.Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The second storm is a stark new policy direction from the Trump-Vance Administration that threatens to disrupt Maryland’s economy, which is already deeply reliant on the federal government.Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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This is a time when the heart wants one thing, but the mind is pulling you in a completely different direction.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Kurt’s key takeaways These health and fitness advancements not only highlight the increasing synergy between technology and wellness, but also empower individuals to take control of their well-being in transformative ways.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Instead of bewildering noobs with a million settings and onboard tutorials, this 12 x 11 x 16-inch tank of a machine keeps it simple with easily accessible controls for things like temperature and dose volume for extraction, and run time for the onboard grinder.Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Questions are also being raised over Los Angeles officials’ handling of the fire disaster, and why numerous fire hydrants went dry, hampering firefighting efforts.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Crowley has since sat down with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has faced severe backlash over her handling of the blazes.Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidance. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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