as a rule
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Starting Thursday, you may find it easier to place rapid-fire trades in stocks and options as a rule dating back to the dot-com era officially goes off the books.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
"Scheduled elections should, as a rule, go ahead as planned, and only be postponed in exceptional circumstances," said a spokeswoman.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
First of all, as a rule, Mark and I are not generally for throwing sandwiches.
From Slate • Nov. 7, 2025
Royal portraits, as a rule, tend to be fairly staid, predictable affairs.
From New York Times • May 15, 2024
He did not, as a rule, believe in running.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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