as in railing
a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports the car ran off the road, but fortunately only hit the guardrail

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Recent Examples of guardrail This guardrail allows staff to focus on high-value problem-solving that builds lasting customer loyalty. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Above, guardrails on all four sides of the bed prevent any fall risks. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025 When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails. Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025 But lawmakers — both at the state and federal level — have yet to adopt any meaningful guardrails on the usage of artificial intelligence. Kyle Ingram, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for guardrail
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Noun
  • Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The Union Jack over Buckingham Palace was lowered to half mast in a sign of respect following the announcement of the duchess’ death, and the traditional framed announcement was placed on the royal residence’s railings.
    Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • In China, newer but heavily debt-financed assets—from metro systems to high-speed rail—face profitability challenges, with maintenance costs outpacing budgets.
    Maurice Obeid, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The fatal stabbing of a young woman on a Charlotte light rail train highlights the challenges of keeping public transportation riders safe on vast, crowded and wide-open systems that fuel urban life.
    Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Guardrail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardrail. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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