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  • present participle of rule.
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ruling

[roo-ling] / ˈru lɪŋ /




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Ruling in Liberty Global case bolsters the government’s attack on tax-motivated transactions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Appeared in the January 31, 2026, print edition as 'Panama Canal Ruling Has Global Reach'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Ruling Court is about 5-1 second favourite for next month's Derby at Epsom, behind The Lion In Winter - who won the Acomb Stakes at York last August when the Guineas winner was third.

From BBC • May 3, 2025

Ruling Dr Warner's fitness to practice as "currently impaired" is "necessary to protect, promote and maintain the health, safety and well-being of the public," it added.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024

‘But what then would happen, if the Ruling Ring were destroyed, as you counsel?’ asked Glóin.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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