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as in regulation
a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
read the rules that are posted before you use the pool
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as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the years during which Russia was under Communist rule
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as in tradition
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
one of the sacred rules of that ancient society was respect for the elderly
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as in to govern
to exercise authority or power over
a sea captain who ruled his ship sternly but justly
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as in to control
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
a monarch who is known for ruling her emotions with an iron hand
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Recent Examples of rule
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The rules mandate that officers come to a complete stop and confirm the right-of-way before proceeding through a red signal, even during emergency responses.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Last year, an arbitrator ruled against the director, according to court filings.
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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While chatting with ExtraTV at the Tight Ends & Friends concert presented by Sports Illustrated and Reese's, San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle confirmed he was invited to the upcoming ceremony — and revealed one of the pair's wedding rules.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The rules mandate that officers come to a complete stop and confirm the right-of-way before proceeding through a red signal, even during emergency responses.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Verb
The state Supreme Court ruled that was a suggestion Murdaugh was guilty and overturned his convictions.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Last year, an arbitrator ruled against the director, according to court filings.
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rule
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Many structures are built with substandard materials, and safety regulations are frequently ignored to reduce costs.
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Fears have mounted that increasingly powerful AI models could be a boon for cybercriminals hunting for software vulnerabilities, but many administration allies are wary of government regulation of the industry.
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The order aimed to create a voluntary mechanism for AI companies to give the government early access to their most advanced systems, allowing officials to vet the models for security risks before their public release.
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Nathan Freed Wessler, deputy director of the ACLU's speech, privacy and technology project, said the First Amendment guarantees the right to criticize the government.
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Each exchange led to a conversation about how their traditions and lives differed.
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Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
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Just down the coast in Laguna Beach, a city that already had rules governing the size of canopies, officials took it a step further in May and limited the use of such shade structures to certain sections of beach.
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But the majority of Americans aren’t socialists and don’t wish to be governed by kissing cousins of Karl Marx and Kim Jong Un.
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Russia meanwhile has claimed that its forces now control the important town of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine.
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The plant also can be controlled by applying a nonselective herbicide, but that will not save digging.
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Beginning Monday, the focus shifts to whether there is enough evidence for a trial and if the death penalty is warranted, said Paul Cassell, a University of Utah law professor and former federal judge.
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And even though Georgia law does not require this, all cyclists and scooterists should wear helmets.
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The event was hosted by Freedom 250, the group working with the administration to put on anniversary events.
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The administration has said in court filings that its information also discusses slavery.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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Companies with larger market cap values, such as the top 25 listed below, generally tend to by more stable, while smaller companies can offer higher volatility, but greater growth potential.
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“Rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rule. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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