as in rule
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
To keep meetings from turning into complaint sessions, set ground rules ahead of time.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Ukraine was quick to take action under the new ground rules, and began using coalition provided weaponry against targets in Russia just days later.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 21 Nov. 2024
Players can trade freely, but the robber mechanic can cause arguments, so set some ground rules.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
The Road Raves’ ground rules include stopping at red lights and remaining either within a bike lane or one lane of traffic, Grosspietsch said.
—Sylvan Lebrun, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Ukraine was quick to take action under the new ground rules, and began using coalition provided weaponry against targets in Russia just days later.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 21 Nov. 2024
Players can trade freely, but the robber mechanic can cause arguments, so set some ground rules.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
The Road Raves’ ground rules include stopping at red lights and remaining either within a bike lane or one lane of traffic, Grosspietsch said.
—Sylvan Lebrun, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground rule
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Our fabulous intuition suggests the man holding the bag, will be CBS’ rules analyst Gene Steratore.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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But when his administration adopted water rules that weakened environmental protections in the delta, the state and conservation groups successfully challenged the changes in court.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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This executive order goes even further and directs the executive branch to potentially violate a regulation by which it is currently bound.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
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In the final five minutes of regulation, there were three ties and two lead changes.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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Major tech firms have agreed to do more to fight hate speech, signing a code of conduct that's been integrated into the EU's Digital Services Act.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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American flags are back to full-staff at the U.S. Capitol in honor of Donald Trump's inauguration, breaking from the U.S. flag code's guidelines for mourning a president.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Outgoing President Joe Biden signed a law last April that gave ByteDance 270 days to sell TikTok to an owner from the United States or one of its allies or face a ban.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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The popular social video app went dark in the U.S. on Saturday night, just before the divestiture bill was set to became law at midnight on Jan. 19.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Ground rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground%20rule. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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