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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
After the Martin County, Florida, school district yanked 20 of her books from the shelves of high school libraries last year, Picoult set a ground rule for her current book tour, which brought her to Traverse City on Sept. 10.
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Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 29 Sep. 2024
Before then, Gottfried expects Southwest and Elliott to hammer out some ground rules for working together in the foreseeable future.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
The official spoke on condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the administration.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
The disconnect between Trump and his team was apparent this week over ground rules for his Sept. 10 debate with Harris on ABC.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 31 Aug. 2024
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Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 29 Sep. 2024
Before then, Gottfried expects Southwest and Elliott to hammer out some ground rules for working together in the foreseeable future.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
The official spoke on condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the administration.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
The disconnect between Trump and his team was apparent this week over ground rules for his Sept. 10 debate with Harris on ABC.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 31 Aug. 2024
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The incident spurred the Republican lawmaker’s effort to pass a bill this spring in the Kentucky legislature that sets rules for self-driving vehicles, including the largest commercial trucks after July 2026.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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No mandate exists — though stronger emissions rules could mean automakers would have to sell many more EVs by 2032 or face stiff penalties if those rules weren't changed — but Detroit automakers were part of drawing up those standards.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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The president-elect, who has vowed to end federal policies that encourage EV sales, has previously targeted environmental regulations that mandate lower-pollution emissions.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Last week, bond yields surged on expectations that President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to lower tax rates, increase tariffs and reduce regulation could ultimately lead to higher U.S. government debt and inflation, along with faster economic growth.Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Overall, the process couldn't be easier: scan a QR code, install an app, and you're connected.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Read more about ProPublica’s approach to investigative journalism in our ethics code.ProPublica, ProPublica, 7 Nov. 2024
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The 2-1 decision from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday comes as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a challenge to a similar law in Tennessee, which may ultimately determine whether all such state laws around the country can be enforced.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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And in only one case did the delivery person scan the buyer’s ID, as required by federal law.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Ground rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground%20rule. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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