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ruled

ADJECTIVE
governed
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
having lines
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The Luce is the first Ferrari with five seats—an option ruled out by the axle in its traditional powertrain configurations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Then the winning run advanced after the umpire ruled Phoenix Call was hit by Bell’s pitch.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Undeterred, Bordeaux quickly seized control, and while a Cameron Woki try was ruled out for a hand in touch, Lucu struck for the Top 14 side after Robbie Henshaw was pinged for offside.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Waller, who early this year had been considered a top contender to chair the central bank, joins a growing list of Fed officials who have recently ruled out a decrease in interest rates.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Visibly shaken, Judge Byrne ruled that the trial would continue.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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