rule

Example Sentences

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Some golfers have eliminated gimme putts for team scores, while others use a “circle of friendship” rule.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Dealers loved the Chrysler 300, which had a good amount of Mercedes hardware under the skin, but the brand struggled to adapt to a world where SUVs began to rule American roads.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Under the current law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

No Kings is supposed to be a broad coalition of Americans — left, right and independent — united by a belief in real democracy, the Constitution and the rule of law.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

And their first rule was that they wanted quiet.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith