guardian
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Lindsey Graham later adopted his sister and became her legal guardian.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
After losing both parents while attending college, he became the legal guardian of his younger sister, an experience he often credited with shaping his sense of responsibility and public service.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Two of the lawyers for Joshua, now 16, at the Law Brothers denied an interview request for the teen and his guardian, citing privacy and his ongoing recovery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Meet Bone Jovi, Brooklyn bone museum’s feline guardian.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
Kenny had told agents that A. W. Comstock, the attorney who served as a guardian for several Osage, was likely part of the conspiracy.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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It meant parents and guardians who were not confident in the language could not watch proceedings.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
July 4 is the first day when parents, guardians and others can start contributing to the accounts.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
In addition to parents and guardians, employers and philanthropists can also contribute to the accounts, though the money cannot be withdrawn until the child turns 18.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
"Then there are also those who claim to be guardians," he adds.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
At this moment the phrase “police reform” has come into vogue, and the actions of our publicly appointed guardians have attracted attention presidential and pedestrian.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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