: a line by which one is guided: such as
a
: a cord or rope to aid a passer over a difficult point or to permit retracing a course
b
: an indication or outline of policy or conduct
new guidelines on nutrition
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To achieve those goals, McGreevy said USA Pulses is working to effect public policy changes such as the new dietary guidelines and also collaborate with food manufacturers on ready-to-eat products incorporating pulses, such as lentil and chickpea pastas.
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Signs and banners must also adhere to Major League Baseball guidelines as well as the Nationals guest conduct policy.
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Many of the same guidelines are still in place.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
After everyone on board has disembarked, the ship will be decontaminated based on Dutch public health guidelines.
—CBS News, 18 May 2026
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Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026
Signs and banners must also adhere to Major League Baseball guidelines as well as the Nationals guest conduct policy.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Many of the same guidelines are still in place.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
After everyone on board has disembarked, the ship will be decontaminated based on Dutch public health guidelines.
—CBS News, 18 May 2026
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guideline. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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guideline
noun
guide·line
ˈgīd-ˌlīn 
1
: a line by which one is guided
2
: an outline of standards for future policy or action
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