How to Use set a precedent in a Sentence

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  • That deal 15 years ago, some felt, set a precedent that forced the writers to fall in line with the terms agreed to by the DGA and end the strike.
    — Lindsey Bahr, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 June 2023
  • The success of just a few of the cases could set a precedent for those in other states, Wiles said.
    — Gwozniac, oregonlive, 22 June 2023
  • The Supreme Court's ruling on the issue will set a precedent for states to follow.
    — Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Todd’s official rank and grade was colonel, and that set a precedent for more colonels to come.
    — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 5 June 2023
  • Of course, this scheme would set a precedent far worse than the 2015 highway raid, and Congress would be tempted to do it again all the time.
    — Norbert Michel, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Ahmed says the outcome of the suit could set a precedent for researchers everywhere.
    — Simmone Shah, Time, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The suit has set a precedent for larger DEI back-peddling, and have many civil rights groups on high alert.
    — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 4 June 2024
  • This law opens the door even more for victims of abuse and will likely set a precedent for others states to follow.
    — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • This lawsuit is the first of its kind and could set a precedent for other cities in the Valley and beyond, said Wurman.
    — Juliette Rihl, The Arizona Republic, 7 July 2023
  • The Supreme Court's ruling in this case will likely set a precedent on whether illiquid assets can be taxed.
    — Laura Doan, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Will this set a precedent? Canucks 23-man roster projection 2.0: Who is a lock?
    — New York Times, 1 Oct. 2024
  • What’s more, the project could set a precedent for future development in these foothills.
    — Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
  • The ruling could set a precedent for several challenges to state laws.
    — New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
  • These stars set a precedent for the caliber of talent that would come to define the yearly festival.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 June 2024
  • The ruling does not set a precedent that other US judges must follow, because the case has been confined so far to a district court.
    — Joel Khalili, WIRED, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Over the weekend, James stepped out at Crypto.com Arena in an all-white outfit that could set a precedent for men’s fashion this summer.
    — Victoria Hunt, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Over the weekend, James stepped out at Crypto.com Arena in an all-white outfit that could set a precedent for men’s fashion this summer.
    — Victoria Hunt, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2023
  • But the manner in which Kenyans navigate the decision by the court will set a precedent for future disputes across Africa.
    — Mukelwa Hlatshwayo, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2022
  • The justices also set a precedent that a jury doesn’t have to unanimously agree on which of the two requirements fits the crime.
    — Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 28 July 2022
  • The dad's case could also set a precedent if he is convicted, making the Crumbleys the first set of parents held to such standards.
    — Gina Kaufman, Detroit Free Press, 13 Mar. 2024
  • The agency can choose to settle with the family, Hanlon said, or the case would go to court, and the outcome could set a precedent for space junk cases in the U.S. going forward.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
  • Largely praised as one of the best duets of the 2000s, the pop-reggaetón track helped set a precedent for future collaborations across the industry.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Washington also set a precedent of kissing the Bible after taking the oath of office.
    — Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 19 Jan. 2025
  • That would set a precedent to remove other rights that have been granted by Supreme Court decisions not first added in 1787 or through amendments.
    — Amber Leventry, Parents, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Reid cannot set a precedent that this behavior is acceptable.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2024
  • But Denmark has already made strides compared to its peers, one nudge at a time, and could set a precedent for the rest of Europe as other countries look to curb emissions.
    — Alena Botros, Fortune Europe, 27 June 2024
  • The resolution of the lawsuit will likely set a precedent in what is acceptable use in AI training.
    — Bruce Haring, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Lucas set a precedent for this franchise that many of the writers and directors after him have tried to follow: Just jump straight into the story and go, go, go.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 June 2024
  • Even in this case, Rosenberg said, the FCC simply didn’t want to set a precedent of formally rejecting a tower approval.
    — Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 2 May 2023
  • Even in this case, Rosenberg said, the FCC simply didn’t want to set a precedent of formally rejecting a tower approval.
    — Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 2 May 2023

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