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  • present tense form of rule (3rd person singular).
  • plural of rule.
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In several districts across the country, organizations reported they were relying less on the federal government amid changes to rules and funding levels.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

The BBC has asked whether it is planning new rules in Northern Ireland in light of the new proposals for Great Britain.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

China is the first major jurisdiction to introduce specific rules targeting immersive AI tools that simulate romantic or familial bonds.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

We debate zoning, density and affordable-unit mandates as though changing the rules automatically produces homes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

She’d been watching Molly before this, waiting for her to turn back to normal, to go back to grating on her nerves and breaking her rules with impunity.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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