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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Despite Schneider saying ahead of the game, Yesavage was a real option, the manager confirmed Saturday the rookie righty was never going to appear in the deciding fourth contest.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025 -
With how charming the patterns are, deciding on just one can be just as hard as deciding on your china pattern for your wedding registry.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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This will include determining how the results translate to humans.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Wind direction is also crucial in determining which areas will receive lake-effect snow.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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In Cheese Curd's case, further videos show the former stray settling on his rescuer's lap, eating treats, and cuddling up with new toys and pillows bought especially for him.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Lanvin Group remains in the midst of a significant transition with Peter Copping putting his mark on Lanvin and Paul Andrew settling in at Sergio Rossi.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Terao’s book resonated with Taiwanese readers, judging by its reviews, podcast discourse, and two Taiwan Literature Award prizes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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But judging by photos and videos the Chiefs shared on social media, the star of the night was Tammy Reid, who is married to head coach Andy Reid.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Ruling (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruling%20%28on%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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