guidelines

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These factors, and others, convinced the judge that he could not detain the boys because the guidelines for sentencing children say that custody is a "last resort", with the priority being rehabilitation.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

About 40% of eligible people either get a colonoscopy every 10 years or do a stool test every three years, per the guidelines.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The White House referred inquiries about DEI and Pride to the Office of Management and Budget, which is responsible for developing and enforcing guidelines for contractors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

A May 20 report by the Department of Housing and Urban Development offered regulatory guidelines for local governments to promote construction—among them, remove restrictions to unlock available land.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Under its guidelines, by fourth grade, students will devote half their reading time to nonfiction, including historical documents, maps, and other “informational texts”—even such materials as train schedules and recipes.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove