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As a general rule, this was not something poor Liverpool boys aspired to do.
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Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
The general rule of thumb is: the closer the blood tie, the stronger the inheritance claim.
—Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
As a general rule, Merino wool sweaters tend to be the easiest to maintain.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
Under the general rule, fingerprints are required to cross the border.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
The general rule of thumb is: the closer the blood tie, the stronger the inheritance claim.
—Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
As a general rule, Merino wool sweaters tend to be the easiest to maintain.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
Under the general rule, fingerprints are required to cross the border.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 12 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 13 Apr. 2025.
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