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And as a general rule, Amirshahi recommends always having naloxone, an opioid overdose-reversing nasal spray, on hand — and being prepared to administer it.
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Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
As a general rule: Small brushes (1-1.5 inches) are great for tight curls and shorter hair
Medium brushes (1.5-2 inches) are ideal for volume and soft waves
Large brushes (2.5-3 inches) are a good bet for smoothing long hair.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
As a general rule, space out when taking supplements and your medications by at least two hours.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
As a general rule, lawns and gardens need one inch of water per week during the actively growing period.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2024
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Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
As a general rule: Small brushes (1-1.5 inches) are great for tight curls and shorter hair
Medium brushes (1.5-2 inches) are ideal for volume and soft waves
Large brushes (2.5-3 inches) are a good bet for smoothing long hair.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
As a general rule, space out when taking supplements and your medications by at least two hours.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
As a general rule, lawns and gardens need one inch of water per week during the actively growing period.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2024
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“General rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20rule. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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