The trial judge reviewed the exclusionary rules before deciding which exhibits could be admitted.

During the contentious divorce proceedings, the judge reluctantly applied the Hildebrand rules, allowing private letters between the spouses to be admitted as evidence.

He grew up playing Aussie rules on the dusty fields behind his school.

When making quick decisions, managers often rely on rules of thumb rather than detailed analyses.

The tournament organizers were frustrated by the rules lawyers who argued over every minor clause.

When debates spiral, the moderator rules lawyers into submission to keep the meeting on track.

The team spent the afternoon drafting detailed setting rules for the new software modules.

When considering intramolecular cyclizations, Baldwin's rules often predict which ring sizes will form most readily.

Her personal rules help her decide when to say no and when to prioritize her well-being.

At the flea market, he bought three vintage slide rules for his engineering collection.