rule
Example Sentences
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Unyielding Royalists, who called themselves Cavaliers, immigrated in large numbers to Virginia as refugees during the period of Puritan rule in Britain in the 1640s and ’50s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Those who violate the rule can’t participate in future IPO allocations through Fidelity for six months.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Elsewhere, clubs could seek compensation if Manchester City are found guilty of the 115 charges related to alleged financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2018.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Some people establish an irrevocable trust early enough to avoid the five-year look-back rule.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
“There is a rule about candy, and the rule is this: There is no candy allowed in school! None! If anyone dares to object, they ought to come see me right now!”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Operations and Algebraic Thinking
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Speaking and Listening - Introductory
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