In the cajoling, lobbying, negotiating and marketing involved in the high-powered real estate world generally ruled by men, being women probably has not hurt.

In those situations courts have generally ruled that a fetus should not be considered a person.

Judges have generally ruled that giving Abercrombie exclusive rights to market its clothing in a certain way "would be anti-competitive."

Through subsequent centuries, Europe was generally ruled by monarchs, though various forms of Parliament arose at different times.

Courts have generally ruled that the use of force may be acceptable.

The courts, for example, have generally ruled that the police cannot take race into account as a factor leading to an arrest.

Courts have generally ruled that the longer the time gap between the related matters, the less likely that there is a bona fide conflict.

The courts have generally ruled that it is legal to videotape people in places where they should not expect privacy.

Montoya embraces his urban roots, which many deem refreshing in a sport generally ruled by young suburbanites.