bend the rules
Example Sentences
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A close enough friend, the Journal found, to bend the rules for, beginning with an unchallenged belief in Boyd’s claim that Spivey shot first.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025
That Michaels and his “Not Ready for Prime Time Players” bend the rules and think differently is a message Reitman delivers without overkill.
From Salon • Sep. 26, 2024
Mr Kerr said it suggested Mr Yousaf was "prepared to bend the rules" if he had overridden official advice.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2024
He said rental hosts bend the rules in a few ways.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2023
Once again I had to bend the rules since there are no good local mushrooms in the Bay Area in June.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
