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But as a general rule, there aren’t many deals in the winter window.
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Michael Cox, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
As a general rule, our world’s culture should be accessible to as many people as possible.
—Ralph Leonard, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
There are some recipes that fall into the no-bake category that require a little melting on the stove, but as a general rule, most are simply mixed and shaped.
—Tammy Algood, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
As a general rule of thumb, Adidas jackets that utilize polyester or nylon tend to boast the highest moisture-wicking capability.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Michael Cox, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
As a general rule, our world’s culture should be accessible to as many people as possible.
—Ralph Leonard, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
There are some recipes that fall into the no-bake category that require a little melting on the stove, but as a general rule, most are simply mixed and shaped.
—Tammy Algood, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
As a general rule of thumb, Adidas jackets that utilize polyester or nylon tend to boast the highest moisture-wicking capability.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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“General rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20rule. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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