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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The two stuck close to each other's sides while posing for the cameras, even deciding to share a smooch to celebrate the exciting night.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said Sunday government officials did not conduct any data projections before deciding to roll back vaccine mandates to assess the impact this move would have on the state’s overall case numbers.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
7 Sep. 2025
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Lawyers told ProPublica that determining ill intent would be key to prosecute.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Both will be monumental in determining the final wild-card spot.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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The booster appeared to handle the stress test well, settling into the Gulf and tipping over as planned.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2025
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The stock decreased approximately 13% over the last five trading sessions, settling at around $125 per share.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, studying a company’s past dividend history can be of good help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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And there was reason for optimism, judging by his effort Friday night in the Chiefs’ preseason game against the Bears at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Ruling (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruling%20%28on%29. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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