general rule
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Her doctors highlighted that the general rule for anyone placed on the list is the patient is believed to have only a year to live.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
As a general rule of thumb: where eyeballs go, advertisers follow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
Many scholars question the fairness of vicarious liability in criminal cases, viewing it as an unwarranted exception to the general rule that criminal responsibility must be personal.
From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2026
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
She’s usually chill and, as a general rule, more fun than most adults.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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