rule
noun
a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc..
will rule
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future tenseof rule.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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It’s unclear when the Supreme Court will rule, though a relatively quick decision is expected given the emergency nature of the appeal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
It is unclear when Daniel Greenberg -- the parliamentary commissioner for standards, who investigates alleged breaches of the MPs' code of conduct and registers -- will rule on his findings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
After deliberating for four months, the court will rule whether to confirm, overturn or adapt the verdict and sentence handed down on Le Pen in March 2025.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
I think it’s very unlikely that the court will rule against the amendment.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2026
“You’ll go on as you begin, and Amy will rule you all the days of your life.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
