rule
noun
a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc..
is ruling
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present progressiveof rule (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Rumblings of discontent meanwhile came from within the CDU, which is ruling Germany in coalition with centre-left Social Democrats.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Citing an internal memo it had viewed, Bloomberg News reported last month that the airline is ruling out a bankruptcy filing this year.
From MarketWatch ● May 4, 2026
“Every court is ruling against you,” said Justice Elena Kagan.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2025
Scotland's first minister is ruling out an electoral pact with Alex Salmond's Alba party, BBC News has been told.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2024
"And your heart is ruling your head, Jonn of the Orchard?"
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
