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
First, the facilitator sets some ground rules for the meeting.
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
The family moves on, and after a conversation laying out ground rules with his father, Justin is allowed to go to the party, where — of course!
—Jazmine Hughes, Vulture, 2 May 2025
After convening stakeholders, establish clear ground rules for respectful communication, active listening and open feedback.
—Chris Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Leaders can foster this approach by setting clear ground rules for discussions, encouraging open and respectful dialogue and reframing conflict as an opportunity for alignment and growth.
—Leyda Lazo, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
The family moves on, and after a conversation laying out ground rules with his father, Justin is allowed to go to the party, where — of course!
—Jazmine Hughes, Vulture, 2 May 2025
After convening stakeholders, establish clear ground rules for respectful communication, active listening and open feedback.
—Chris Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Leaders can foster this approach by setting clear ground rules for discussions, encouraging open and respectful dialogue and reframing conflict as an opportunity for alignment and growth.
—Leyda Lazo, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ground rule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground rule
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Though this deal brings some uniformity to the rules, states still have separate laws regarding how NIL can be doled out, which could lead to legal challenges.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Supporters say the new rules are necessary to keep California on track for its climate goals.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Formula regulations in the U.S. and Europe, including requirements for nutrients and testing, differ somewhat, but are generally similar, Abrams said.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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When the cost to borrow money rises along with regulation, prices go up to cover those costs.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The recovery was aided by clever mitigation measures, such as shipping autos without semiconductors for certain optional vehicle features, and rewriting code so that chips in less demand, particularly semiconductors with less memory, could be used for other features.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The movie exploited the loosening codes of the time, to make for a more frank depiction of urban criminality.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
31 May 2025
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Asian Americans’ outrage over a judge’s leniency in the case — the assailants received $3,000 fines and no jail time — sparked a surge of activism seeking tougher hate crime laws nationwide.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Sunday marks the first batch — 83, to be exact — to become law.—
Hannah Gaskill,
Baltimore Sun,
31 May 2025
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“Ground rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground%20rule. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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