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The general rule is, the more concise and direct users are with your prompts, the better the output will be.
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Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
As a general rule, Cain tells teens and parents to gauge protein intake based on size — benchmarked at roughly 1 gram of protein a day per kilogram of body weight.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 21 July 2025
The general rule of thumb is firm but forgiving pineapple.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 July 2025
However, in Congress, the general rule is that non-fiscal policy changes cannot be included in that process, whereas California has no similar rule, Sivas said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 July 2025
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Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
As a general rule, Cain tells teens and parents to gauge protein intake based on size — benchmarked at roughly 1 gram of protein a day per kilogram of body weight.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 21 July 2025
The general rule of thumb is firm but forgiving pineapple.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 July 2025
However, in Congress, the general rule is that non-fiscal policy changes cannot be included in that process, whereas California has no similar rule, Sivas said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 July 2025
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“General rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20rule. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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