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ruled

Pronunciation: [ruːld]

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Learn how to use ruled in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “governance”

(verb) to control or lead a group of people, like a king or queen who makes laws and decisions for their country.

Example

The king ruled the kingdom wisely and brought peace to his people.

Example

The people felt unhappy because they believed that the tyrant ruled their land unfairly.

Example

How long did she rule the country before she stepped down?

Context: “decision-making”

(verb) to decide or determine the outcome of something, especially in a formal situation, like a judge making a decision in court.

Example

The judge ruled in favor of the defendant, allowing them to go free.

Example

The jury did not rule out any possibilities during their deliberation.

Example

What did the judge rule in this case?

Context: “measurement”

(adjective) having clear lines or edges that show limits or boundaries, like being straight and organized.

Example

She drew a ruled line on the paper to keep her writing straight.

Example

His notes were all over the page without any ruled lines.

Example

Do you have a notebook with ruled pages?

How to pronounce ruled

Pronunciation: [ruːld]

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