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Recent Examples of guardrail
Because of the dangers of unhindered possibility, the expansion of choice came with guardrails, rules meant to stave off anarchy and social disorder.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025
The resulting Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action provided Tehran with extensive sanctions relief without limits on its defense, other than temporary guardrails on enrichment.
—Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2025
On Tuesday, the Senate passed the GENIUS Act, a bill that will regulate stablecoins in the US, establishing guardrails and consumer protections that may spur wider crypto adoption nationwide.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
The workforce will play a key role in the oversight of machines, ensuring that appropriate guardrails are in place and applying them in a creative, responsible, and ethical fashion.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025
The resulting Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action provided Tehran with extensive sanctions relief without limits on its defense, other than temporary guardrails on enrichment.
—Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2025
On Tuesday, the Senate passed the GENIUS Act, a bill that will regulate stablecoins in the US, establishing guardrails and consumer protections that may spur wider crypto adoption nationwide.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
The workforce will play a key role in the oversight of machines, ensuring that appropriate guardrails are in place and applying them in a creative, responsible, and ethical fashion.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardrail
Noun
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Police said some commuters leaped over the railing while others were crushed or fell underfoot and were trampled.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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At first, Souper, whose real name is Hugo, tries to push Jeff over the railing at the top of a tall flight of stairs.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Other than all wheel drive and two paint upgrades , there are very few options on the ADX; buyers can choose premium and add things like a puddle light, all weather floor mats or roof rails.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Work is expected to continue through at least 2026, when the track and rail systems are scheduled to begin installation.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Guardrail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardrail. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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