ruling

Example Sentences

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The ruling found that the federal government had not shown it could override state and local decisions about how to use their own resources.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Hours after the ruling, the Blocks said they would close the paper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Antonov's lawyer said that his client would challenge the ruling.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The event's organisers immediately sought an emergency injunction to allow it to go ahead, and a ruling was expected during the day.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Given the blanket nature of the ruling, courts have found police encounters to be consensual in truly preposterous situations.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander