as in to decide
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
the coach ruled on the question of whether an off-campus bar fight ought to disqualify someone from the team
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The singer decided to busk on the city’s Church Street ahead of his concert, but police officers literally pulled the plug, saying Sheeran didn’t have proper permission.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
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Remember, this was more than a decade ago, when coaches were far more conservative in deciding to go for it or punt.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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This eclectic group, renowned in their respective fields, is set to evaluate the international and folk competition entries, determining the winners of the coveted Gaviota de Plata awards.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Homicide investigators were called to the scene, and the county Medical Examiner’s Office is working to determine the cause of death.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Applying early — before her full retirement age of 67 — means settling for a smaller check.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Iowa State didn’t have the same problem as the Cyclones began to settle in.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Feb. 2025
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The Chiefs are on the cusp of making NFL history, but judging by their practices this week, the players don’t appear to be feeling the pressure.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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Two of the group were judged superior, seven excellent and three very good.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Rule (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rule%20%28on%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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