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But, for the Court, a general rule of exclusion was good enough for government work.
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Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
1 July 2026
Follow Where The Big Money Is Going As a general rule of thumb, watch where the big money is going.
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Brett Bultje,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
As a general rule, Linda Langelo, horticulture specialist at Colorado State University, says to feel the soil around the tree and water when the top 3 inches are dry.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Other Paper Products As a general rule, paper does not belong in the oven.
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Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
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Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
1 July 2026
Follow Where The Big Money Is Going As a general rule of thumb, watch where the big money is going.
—
Brett Bultje,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
As a general rule, Linda Langelo, horticulture specialist at Colorado State University, says to feel the soil around the tree and water when the top 3 inches are dry.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Other Paper Products As a general rule, paper does not belong in the oven.
—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
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“General rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20rule. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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