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Free sign upThe phrase "a solid precedent" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a strong example or case that sets a standard for future actions or decisions.
Example: "The court's ruling established a solid precedent for similar cases in the future."
Alternatives: "a strong foundation" or "a reliable example".
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And Mr. Ozawa, as his tenure approaches an end, may at least have established a solid precedent for active involvement by his successor as well as by the orchestra.
Also, Advance is noteworthy for being the first Sonic game made for a Nintendo console, and it set a solid precedent: Two direct sequels followed on the same platform, which I've not played personally, but their review scores are up there.
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But the ruling -- the first time a court has addressed the issue of gender equity in drug coverage -- sets a legally solid precedent that may well encourage more health coverage of contraceptives nationwide.
Of course, even if there were not solid precedent contradicting Justice Stevens position, the consequences are alone enough to condemn it.
As Mr. Gore's lawyers pointed out in their brief, it was a ruling based on solid precedents and sound principles about finding an equitable solution to conflicting statutes.
It is therefore all the more important to develop a solid foundation of precedent in the state courts, because we may not have the opportunity to do that in the federal courts.
On the contrary, the judge-made law we are dealing with here does not often have any precedent to refer to, nor even a solid historical bed on which to base itself.
It's a solid, solid movie".
"Solid money for a solid problem.
Just a solid citizen.
Overall, a solid taco.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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