ruled

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Infantino, the Swiss lawyer who had ruled over the world’s most popular sport for nearly a decade, would present a new award that had nothing to do with kicking a ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Courts have ruled that the doctrine requires private utilities such as Edison to pay for property they destroy, even if they haven’t been found to have acted negligently.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The study builds on earlier research that ruled out glaciers as the primary means of transporting the stone.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Sheinbaum said earlier that the opening match was "guaranteed," though the left-leaning leader again ruled out using police to repress the demonstrations.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“I ruled my planet as a kind and benevolent warlord.”

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth