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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
Leaders can do this by setting a clear structure that allows both parties equal time to share their perspectives and ground rules for meetings, including no interrupting and asking questions at the end.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Maintaining a year-round focus on respectful culture and setting ground rules for political expression and exchange are key, experts tell Newsweek.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The trick to a no-buy challenge is to set these ground rules, says Rebecca Sowden, who is documenting her own no-buy challenge on TikTok.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
Instead, White suggests talking about things in advance and setting some ground rules.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Maintaining a year-round focus on respectful culture and setting ground rules for political expression and exchange are key, experts tell Newsweek.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The trick to a no-buy challenge is to set these ground rules, says Rebecca Sowden, who is documenting her own no-buy challenge on TikTok.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
Instead, White suggests talking about things in advance and setting some ground rules.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground rule
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The Trump administration is vowing to roll back tougher emissions rules that give rise to those regulatory credits in the first place.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Ingram, 27, finally finds a new home after almost 10 months of uncertainty surrounding his future and countless conversations about his value in the marketplace under the restrictive rules of the new CBA.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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The compounds remain legal to produce, but are subject to increasing regulation and restrictions on use.—
Ethan Baron,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Artificial sweeteners, commonly found in diet sodas, have been suggested to influence: Metabolic health Inflammation Vascular function All of the above play a role in heart rhythm regulation.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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That campaign – led by women’s movements and human rights organizations – finally succeeded when Argentina’s government changed the code in 2012, but now, more than a decade on, many campaigners like Edgardo are wondering if their fight was in vain.—
Betiana Fernández Martino,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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Katy, Texas is the most popular ZIP code in America for homebuyers ZIP code 77493 or Katy, Texas, ranked as the No. 1 most popular ZIP code for homebuyers.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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Other individuals were also allegedly involved in the trafficking scheme, but no identifying information about the other suspects was provided by Kyrgyzstan's law agency due to the ongoing investigation.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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However, living in the country as an undocumented immigrant is not a crime under federal law.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Ground rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground%20rule. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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