as in rule
a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
before the debate begins, let's lay out some ground rules
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Recent Examples of ground rule
First, the facilitator sets some ground rules for the meeting.
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
The family moves on, and after a conversation laying out ground rules with his father, Justin is allowed to go to the party, where — of course!
—Jazmine Hughes, Vulture, 2 May 2025
After convening stakeholders, establish clear ground rules for respectful communication, active listening and open feedback.
—Chris Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Leaders can foster this approach by setting clear ground rules for discussions, encouraging open and respectful dialogue and reframing conflict as an opportunity for alignment and growth.
—Leyda Lazo, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
The family moves on, and after a conversation laying out ground rules with his father, Justin is allowed to go to the party, where — of course!
—Jazmine Hughes, Vulture, 2 May 2025
After convening stakeholders, establish clear ground rules for respectful communication, active listening and open feedback.
—Chris Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Leaders can foster this approach by setting clear ground rules for discussions, encouraging open and respectful dialogue and reframing conflict as an opportunity for alignment and growth.
—Leyda Lazo, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ground rule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground rule
Noun
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Though this deal brings some uniformity to the rules, states still have separate laws regarding how NIL can be doled out, which could lead to legal challenges.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Instead, Palestinian leaders have concentrated power, using patronage and violence to preserve their rule.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Game 2 — Panthers 5, Oilers 4 (double overtime): The Oilers tied the game with 17.8 seconds left in regulation to force overtime for a second consecutive game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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The suspect's background in private security and his use of police-like tactics has raised questions about screening processes for security personnel and the regulation of companies that operate police-resembling vehicles.—
Adeola Adeosun
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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In 2024, organizations across industries began to implement AI to drive efficiency, especially by answering questions and writing code, emails and content.—
Hed Kovetz,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Don’t forget to use code DADSGRADS50 to maximize your savings.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2025
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Newsom said in a court filing on Thursday that troops had moved beyond those allowable duties to actively assist ICE agents in making arrests, in violation of a federal law known as the Posse Comitatus Act, which is designed to prevent the military from being used as a domestic police force.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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Oyun-Erdene’s supporters say his ouster had three drivers: Firstly, and with a dash of irony, his relentless pursuit of official graft, including a draft law his cabinet just submitted that would compel all public officials to justify their income.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 June 2025
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“Ground rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground%20rule. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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