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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Wade is also the legal guardian of his nephew, Dahveon Morris, 21.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Those under age 18 will need the consent of a parent or guardian to open an account.
    Talal Ansari, WSJ, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The guardians of Champagne will let no one take the name of the bubbly beverage in vain, not even a U.S. beer behemoth.
    Samuel Petrequin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Donors must be at least 17 years of age (or 16 with a parent or guardian’s consent) and must and bring a photo ID with them to the blood center.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2024
  • If a student brings a backpack to school, parents or guardians must pick it up from the school, according to Jones.
    Teddy Grant, ABC News, 2 May 2023
  • Get a Note from Home The power of a note from your parent or guardian is underrated.
    Talib Babb, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
  • If they are proven to be a minor, the company must confirm that the minor has a guardian’s consent.
    Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The left sees it as one of the last democratic pillars, a guardian of minority rights.
    Shira Rubin, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2023
  • These Albanians became the guardians of the space where the Victoria Square Project is held.
    Adam Bradley, New York Times, 7 June 2023
  • Their parent or guardian gets referred to collections and can choose whether to pay the fee, but the juvenile still gets banned.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
  • For instance, if a model is 16 or younger, a parent or guardian would have to be present during the photoshoot.
    Diana Falzone, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Records filed in the case stated that Roberson was seated next to the 15-year-old victim who was traveling with her guardian.
    Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 19 July 2023
  • For users under 13, this informed consent must come from a parent or guardian.
    Athena Jones, CNN, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Anyone who is found guilty of committing the crime will face two to five years in prison and could also be sued by the minor's parent or guardian.
    Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2023
  • He was booked and released to a guardian or parent, police officials said.
    Christian Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2023

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