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

So if the rules abruptly change, it’s unlikely to be popular.

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

Breaking these rules can create significant backlash for the Carville administration and from the public, who still carry a deep-seated fear of the disease.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly