rule against
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The court could either side with Germany and throw out the case completely, or rule against Berlin and consider the case in more detail.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
In a trio of cases, the Justices rule against business interests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
The rule against spying was brought in seven years ago after Leeds United were fined £200,000 by the EFL for watching opponents train before matches.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
I think it’s very unlikely that the court will rule against the amendment.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2026
It’s hard to wear spaghetti-strap tops with a bra, so I don’t mind there being a rule against them, and no way would my parents let me wear short shorts—to school or anywhere.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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