general rule
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The Food and Drug Administration has a general rule that says leftovers can be safely kept for four days.
From Washington Post
The Supreme Court has recognized one exception to the general rule that a criminal defendant is entitled to, as a 1970 opinion put it, “challenge his accuser in a face-to-face encounter” in front of the jury.
From New York Times
The general rule of thumb is to leave 20% for your hairdresser, whether you're having a trim, highlights, or anything in between.
From Salon
After all, a general rule in biology is that smaller animals burn calories faster than larger ones.
From New York Times
“You have to take it day by day. I just think as a general rule of thumb, none of us are promised tomorrow to begin with.”
From Seattle Times
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