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Updated June 2026
An authoritative decision or pronouncement, especially one made by a judge.
“The court's ruling favored the defendant in the case.”
/ˈruːlɪŋ/
rul·ing
Contains -ING ending with U in second position.
Worth 7 points; -ING suffix is common and useful.
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