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Example sentences for: rules

How can you use “rules” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Fearful that Republicans will unilaterally dictate the resolution's language, Democrats refuse to consider it, preferring to end the trial and then debate a censure resolution under normal Senate rules, which would give Democrats the protective power of the filibuster.
But the nation-state currently functions as the enforcer of contracts, making certain rules and formalities a practical necessity.
But in its absence, we settle for politicians who abide by the rules (like the phones rules), which are devised to cloak impropriety in propriety.
4"Accounting principles" are those conventions, rules, and procedures necessary to define acceptable accounting practice at a particular time.
It works when those involved share a common experience, a common set of general rules for their communication game, and a common aim for their dialogue.