Sentence examples for precedent if from inspiring English sources

What precedent, if any, would a not-guilty verdict set?

Precedent, if not written rules, has pointed that way.

This could well be a precedent if the Jebb case goes ahead.

The scoreboard was hinting at a story that defied historical precedent, if not common sense.

Whether this sets a precedent if Europe needs to bail out other banks will be closely watched.

Mr. Bloomberg said he was studying his options, but warned that the ruling would set a dangerous precedent if upheld.

It is the trouble with precedents if you are on the wrong side of them.

Back to the point, which is that this brouhaha has precedents, if imprecise ones because they involve remarks candidates made for sure.

If you claim a precedent, even if it's a small win, you can expand on it.

He has concerns that "if precedent is established now, it would enshrine tough penalties as means of deterrence, which may contribute to the problem".

"It's a dangerous precedent - if one president can be deposed by the military so could another in the future, " he said.