ruled

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Her father Alberto, who ruled from 1990 to 2000, won praise for crushing Maoist rebels and taming hyperinflation.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

The High Court ruled Mahek's "youth and her acknowledged immaturity were given far too little weight", and should have "exerted a substantial downward pressure on the minimum term".

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

A Delaware court ruled JPMorgan must continue paying legal fees for Charlie Javice, who was convicted of defrauding the bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Surcharges that California homeowners have been hit with statewide by insurers defraying the costs of Los Angeles County’s wildfires were ruled legal in a decision released late Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

There is an old castle on a hill, in ruins, and Father says it has probably been there since the days when the Moors ruled.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar