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Under the general rule, fingerprints are required to cross the border.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Inspect the Space After Cleaning As a general rule of thumb, always inspect a space after it has been cleaned to make sure no spots have been missed.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025
As a general rule, one income households should have three to six months of essential expenses in a savings account, with two-income families needing double that amount.
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
As a general rule of thumb, people with blueish veins are typically cool or neutral-toned.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Inspect the Space After Cleaning As a general rule of thumb, always inspect a space after it has been cleaned to make sure no spots have been missed.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025
As a general rule, one income households should have three to six months of essential expenses in a savings account, with two-income families needing double that amount.
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
As a general rule of thumb, people with blueish veins are typically cool or neutral-toned.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025
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“General rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20rule. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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