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a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
before the debate begins, let's lay out some ground rules
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Recent Examples of ground rule
Forewarned in this fashion, authoritarian states will accept the new ground rules, and all powers will benefit from the elimination of one area of increasingly serious conflict.
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Alexander Vindman, Foreign Affairs, 7 Dec. 2020
After the Martin County, Florida, school district yanked 20 of her books from the shelves of high school libraries last year, Picoult set a ground rule for her current book tour, which brought her to Traverse City on Sept. 10.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 29 Sep. 2024
Before then, Gottfried expects Southwest and Elliott to hammer out some ground rules for working together in the foreseeable future.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
The official spoke on condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the administration.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
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Alexander Vindman, Foreign Affairs, 7 Dec. 2020
After the Martin County, Florida, school district yanked 20 of her books from the shelves of high school libraries last year, Picoult set a ground rule for her current book tour, which brought her to Traverse City on Sept. 10.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 29 Sep. 2024
Before then, Gottfried expects Southwest and Elliott to hammer out some ground rules for working together in the foreseeable future.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
The official spoke on condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the administration.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
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Each dish will be a fascinating journey through the art of plating: a unique approach that redefines the rules of mise en place, both visually and gastronomically, from breakfast to aperitif.Benedetta Rossi, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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During this conversation, Domingo broke a major rule of the brotherhood.Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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The president-elect, who has vowed to end federal policies that encourage EV sales, has previously targeted environmental regulations that mandate lower-pollution emissions.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Last week, bond yields surged on expectations that President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to lower tax rates, increase tariffs and reduce regulation could ultimately lead to higher U.S. government debt and inflation, along with faster economic growth.Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Overall, the process couldn't be easier: scan a QR code, install an app, and you're connected.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Read more about ProPublica’s approach to investigative journalism in our ethics code.ProPublica, ProPublica, 7 Nov. 2024
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The 2-1 decision from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday comes as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a challenge to a similar law in Tennessee, which may ultimately determine whether all such state laws around the country can be enforced.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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And in only one case did the delivery person scan the buyer’s ID, as required by federal law.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Ground rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground%20rule. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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