rules

Example Sentences

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But some drone pilots broke those rules and law enforcement officials cited them for the alleged violations, the FBI in Los Angeles said in a social media post on Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Critics say they often amount to changing the rules of a bet, and that it is unfair to do so when money is already at stake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Canada's immigration service said its officials apply rules "consistently and without exception, regardless of nationality, profile, or role in the tournament".

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

In an amoral age, when so little of what’s seen and said is believable, rules are virtually obsolete.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

But apparently, the Afterlife was bent on breaking all the rules tonight.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman