general rule
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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A general rule is to have at least one year’s worth of cash for housing, food, and other core expenses.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
Even if a general rule is valid, she suggested, a plaintiff should be able to show that the rationale for the rule does not hold in her circumstances.
From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026
As a general rule she recommends leads and plugs stay in clear view.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025
The general rule of thumb around AI regulation is that before you create any new law, think about what rules are already in the book.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
And you must do it economy style, no motels, do your own cooking, as a general rule spend as little as possible and you will enjoy it much more immensely.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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