ruling

Example Sentences

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The judge temporarily halted the construction project in late March, ruling that proper procedures were not followed before it had begun.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The ruling doesn’t unwind the deal, but does bar Nexstar from integrating with Tegna while the antitrust case proceeds.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

My vocal cords were mostly moving as they should be, ruling out vocal cord paralysis or other pathologies.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

The FCC was “not given the power to decide antitrust issues” and FCC action “was not intended to prevent enforcement of the antitrust laws in federal courts,” the ruling said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Her countenance—despite the rumors—was still youthful and pleasing, and she endeavoured to carry on ruling in the manner of the dead king.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness