as in deciding
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
the coach ruled on the question of whether an off-campus bar fight ought to disqualify someone from the team
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Tom Cillo quit his high-school team in the 1980s after getting involved in drugs, then worked 33 years for a city streets and parks department before deciding to chase a long-dormant dream.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025 -
What To Know After deciding to try her luck by playing online for the first time, Edwards turned to ChatGPT for help to select her numbers, spending an extra dollar for the Power Play option, which ended up tripling her prize.—
John Toher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Who should numerous people and companies credit for determining how to make money online?—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
26 Sep. 2025
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Forecasters say determining the future of the two systems is a tricky forecast.—
Alex Harris
Updated September 24,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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The survey looked at working abroad, personal finances, overall quality of life, expat essentials like visas and housing, and the ease of settling in.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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Around this time last season, settling for field goals in the red zone was a major issue for Mizzou, as six of its 20 red-zone scores ended in a field goal conversion.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
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Carrie Ann Inaba returned to the judging panel after missing the premiere due to illness.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The ones taking a scientific view go strictly by data, often judging a deal based on sales MIS, but missing the softer cues.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Ruling (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruling%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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