Example Sentences

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The neurotic self-policing about the supposed rules of engagement has given way to something that looks more like confidence.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

He went on: "I'm proud of my service in Afghanistan. While I was there, I always acted within my values, within my training and within the rules of engagement."

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

We also don’t fight with stupid rules of engagement.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Hints in open-source material suggest pilots learn martial-arts style kicks and that they carry small arms, and that they are trained in rules of engagement consistent with the Geneva Convention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Which brought up the obvious matter of rules of engagement.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin