How to Use guardian in a Sentence
guardian
noun- After the death of her parents, her uncle was appointed as her legal guardian.
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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 -
This birch bark angel is a unique take on a classic guardian topper.
— Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 30 Nov. 2022 -
Those few that do will likely require a co-signer, like a parent or a guardian who is over 18.
— Elizabeth Rivelli, Car and Driver, 15 Dec. 2022 -
No one on the bus was injured, but a child was taken to the hospital because law enforcement could not get in touch with their parent or guardian.
— Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2022 -
Women in Afghanistan can no longer work in most sectors, require a male guardian for long-distance travel and have been ordered to cover their faces in public.
— Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 21 Dec. 2022 -
Participants must be at least 13 years old, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.
— Megan Becka, cleveland, 20 Dec. 2022 -
Because of its liberal shift in the 20th Century, the court has had a reputation as a guardian for the marginalized.
— al, 5 Dec. 2022 -
The girls were interviewed and placed in group homes until dependency proceedings determined their parents’ or guardian’s fitness to care for them.
— Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Dec. 2022 -
His guardian claims the boy, now 17, was experiencing his first panic attack, feeling pressure from the popular video game.
— Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2022 -
Another man’s guardian spent more than half of her ward’s life savings for care provided by her own private business — a flagrant conflict of interest that a judge permitted for years.
— Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2024 -
Kennerknecht took this photo to show the complex relationship between the Andean cat and its human neighbors, who see the feline as a mountain guardian and a symbol of good luck.
— Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2022 -
Runaways who seek out a homeless shelter are unable to stay if the agency isn't able to get the consent of a parent or guardian within 12 hours, according to Wisconsin law.
— Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2022 -
His oldest brother, Myles, is now essentially Landon’s guardian, watching over him even as recent health issues leave Myles in need of a kidney transplant.
— Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2022 -
Jones, his guardian, argued with former USC football players on social media and posted several clips from the Michigan game to prove his point.
— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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
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