precedent

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History also suggests that December is not the best month for Bitcoin, with precedents pointing to a coin flip for performance in the month ahead.

From Barron's

What’s Next: History suggests that December isn’t a good month for Bitcoin, with precedents pointing to a coin flip for performance in the month ahead.

From Barron's

There is scant precedent in college football for this kind of move.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Is the name change an attempt to dilute the focus on Black student equity and set a new precedent that makes other culturally responsive programs vulnerable?” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Human rights groups and former military lawyers warn the decision could set a precedent for unchecked lethal force far beyond U.S. borders.

From Salon