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according to Hoyle

NOUN
according to the highest authority
Synonyms
WEAK
according to regulation according to rule as it should be by the book by the numbers gospel indisputable proper

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He functioned as a demi chief of staff, making sure meetings were run according to Hoyle and blocking out Lincoln’s schedule, thereby helping decide Lincoln’s priorities.

From Fox News • Dec. 10, 2018

This time around, the U.S. wants things done according to Hoyle.

From Time Magazine Archive

Northville, Michigan The Millennium Sir: I'm afraid it's not according to Hoyle that an author should send to a reviewer of his book anything but an angry rebuttal.

From Time Magazine Archive

Group dances, solos, finales showed the cards being played according to Hoyle.

From Time Magazine Archive

"That's all very pious and according to Hoyle," said Captain Riggs, breaking into wrath as Meeker finished his prayer over the body of Trego.

From The Devil's Admiral by Moore, Frederick Ferdinand

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