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ruled

verb

past tense of rule

as in governed

to exercise authority or power over a sea captain who ruled his ship sternly but justly

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as in controlled

to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) a monarch who is known for ruling her emotions with an iron hand

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Recent Examples of ruled Beneath the polished surface of Estonia’s elite ice rinks, a Russian hockey prodigy ruled by his violent father and an Estonian figure skater groomed by a manipulative coach fall in love across a national divide. — Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 Is the world of theater ruled by men like that artistic director? — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 French toast made with a heaping helping of Fruity Pebbles cereal and topped with vanilla ice cream was a favorite brunch favorite for both kids and grownups when Cork & Pig ruled the corner of Crockett and Currie streets. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026 But a federal judge ruled that the administration failed to provide due process, and ordered that hard passes to dozens of reporters be restored. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 The Game credits the genre’s lackluster showing lately to a modern disconnect from the generation of rap he was raised in where titans sparred in collaboration and juicy remixes ruled. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026 Last year, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Boulder County may sue for damages in a local court. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 The Chiefs ruled Thornton out with an ankle injury but had not announced a more specific diagnosis as of publication. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 His death at 33 was ruled accidental, but rumors persist drugs played a role. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

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Known as Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, the park preserves the town’s history as the first California community founded and governed by African Americans.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
However, if a performer like Fielder did want to still try and go for it, the Actor Awards do have a petition process governed by their Awards Committee, who determine all the rules and regulations, eligibility and submissions.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of governed

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In an amicus brief on Thursday, the league said that the sites fall under the sports gambling umbrella and should similarly be regulated by states.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
That distinction, the companies have argued, they should be treated and regulated like a market, not a casino.

— Gray Rohrer, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

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Swiss voters on Sunday decisively rejected stricter neutrality rules that would have prevented the country from sanctioning Russia and curbed its cooperation with NATO, delivering a boost to the alliance’s efforts to counter Moscow.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 27 Sep. 2026
The department argued that its loan limits from the Working Families Tax Cuts Act have curbed excessive borrowing, forcing institutions to evaluate their costs and lower them in some cases.

— Arthur Jones II, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of curbed

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Two weeks into fighting, the unforgiving mountainous terrain, heavy Saudi and government air power, and a reenergized anti-Houthi coalition have kept the Houthi advance in check, preventing a collapse on the level of that in mid-September.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
Economics from other streams, such as concessions, on-site merchandise sales, parking and premium seating are overwhelmingly kept by the home team, and that’s largely what’s missed with the London games.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of kept

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Only 44% of adults ages 18 to 29 describe themselves as thriving, according to Gallup, 20 points lower than the high measured in 2010.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Participants in the study were given meals containing the same amount and type of carbohydrates, and researchers measured their blood glucose after eating.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

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