rule
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He said the legislation was "unworkable and damaging", adding pubs in particular would be "really disadvantaged", as the buffer rule means they cannot set up a temporary campsite within 100 metres of their venue.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
"But everything has a limit," he cautioned, refusing to rule out imposing a state of emergency if the standoff continued.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
“The nation is strong as is its commitment to the rule of law,” said one appellate judge, a Republican appointee.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
My rule of thumb is to add one cup of cottage cheese for every cup of sauce.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
Minds like theirs, working together, could rule the world.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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Speaking and Listening - Introductory
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