general rule

noun

: a usual way of doing things
As a general rule, they offer a deal in such cases.

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As a general rule, fourth-round picks are expected to make the team out of training camp. Jeff Howe, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025 As a general rule, there should be at least four to six inches of space on each side, and six inches on the top. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025 The general rule is to never hire the interim because rebound relationships cloud judgment, leading to misguided decisions. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025 Here is an important general rule to apply to many such little ploys, including your own: Never make guesses about people. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for general rule

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“General rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20rule. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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