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precedent

[pres-i-duhnt, pri-seed-nt, pres-i-duhnt] / ˈprɛs ɪ dənt, prɪˈsid nt, ˈprɛs ɪ dənt /


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And while there is no Premier League precedent, such concerns have not prevented such punishments being applied before in football.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

That’s a precedent that is set up for spending.

From Slate ● Sep. 26, 2026

Virginia, unequivocally provide the press with a right of access to criminal trials, there is no Supreme Court precedent that specifically provides a clear constitutional right of access to the White House.

From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026

The suit notes precedent is a case from 1977 that ruled the White House cannot arbitrarily restrict press credentials for reporters on grounds that there’s retaliation for viewpoint discrimination.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

It would begin at the advertised meet, weether permitting, and it would be conducted according to precedent.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

The majority said Supreme Court precedents make clear that “mere offense, disagreement or distaste” isn’t enough.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

The court’s precedents are creating an invisible tightrope very few plaintiffs can cross successfully.

From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026

And some of that line crossing could set dangerous precedents.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

“The scale and pace of the current AI investment boom accompanied by expectations of large productivity payoffs bear resemblance to these precedents, highlighting potential downside risks in the near term.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. Total accident. I forgot all about the fake finger. There are several precedents, I believe.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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