rule
noun
a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc..
has ruled
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present perfectof rule (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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A federal judge has ruled that disappointment over a faceless Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkin isn’t enough to sustain a lawsuit against Hershey.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
They also swiped the company’s patent-protected varieties, a Chinese court has ruled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Anthropic is expected to publicly file for a potentially massive IPO as soon as this month, while Altman’s OpenAI has ruled out a a public listing until 2027.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
At least one court has ruled the cuts illegal.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
“The Shrouded Lord has ruled these mists since Garin’s day,” said Yandry.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
