ruled (on)

verb

Definition of ruled (on)next
past tense of rule (on)
as in decided
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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  1. decided
  2. determined
  3. settled
  4. judged
Verb
  • Buoyed by the initial outpouring of support, David and John decided to use their walk to fundraise for UNICEF, a United Nations agency that provides humanitarian aid to children.
    Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In the wake of the hurricane, the Chief decided to release his song early and sign over all publishing royalties to the people of his home state.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of decided
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  • International right sales have yet to be determined.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors — along with special consideration from dermatologists.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of determined
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  • Seafarer has been involved in legal proceedings, including a lawsuit filed against John Grimm, which was settled in February 2024.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The company has settled a legal proceeding related to a lease agreement, agreeing to pay $100,000 in rent and $13,953 in nonrefundable rent deposit.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of settled
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  • Both agave spirits were judged the world’s best in their respective spirits category.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • These four whiskies, standard expressions, and special bottlings were judged the best single malts of 2024 by the IWSC’s esteemed panel of judges.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of judged
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