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  • present participle of rule.
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ruling

[roo-ling] / ˈru lɪŋ /




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In his 84-page ruling, Peinado rejected the argument that the police who routinely provide protection to Gomez would prevent her from fleeing.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

Available tests would yield a diagnostic guess by ruling out other causes, such as strokes, tumors or bleeds in the brain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

The judge said in his 84-page ruling that "instructions shall be issued to all border posts and civilian and military airports" to ensure Gomez complies with the ban on leaving the country.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

But in her ruling, Lady Ross said the guidance was "in conflict with the requirement that prison accommodation be provided separately for men and women" and constituted "a mis-statement of the law".

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

"And your heart is ruling your head, Jonn of the Orchard?"

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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