How to Use rule of thumb in a Sentence
rule of thumb
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So, a good rule of thumb is to get a feel for the weight of the pot and pick it up.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 13 Oct. 2023
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As a rule of thumb, 24 ounces of berries will feed a dozen guests.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Kim Ramin , WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023
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The rule of thumb is to select the one that best meets the client’s needs and budget.
—Laxmi Corp, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023
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As a rule of thumb: the darker the wash, the more sleek your denim looks.
—Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 6 May 2023
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As a rule of thumb, the edge angle for a field knife should be around 20° to 25°.
—Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2023
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The rule of thumb is to space art two inches apart on a gallery wall.
—Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
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As a rule of thumb, listen to your body, said Dr. Wyles.
—Jenny McCoy, Health, 7 Sep. 2023
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No more than 40 percent of your gross income is the rule of thumb.
—Suchita Nayar, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023
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The rule of thumb is: As long as the upper looks dressy, the sole can be more athletic.
—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 5 Sep. 2023
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As a rule of thumb, measure your table and add 4 feet to both its length and width.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
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As a rule of thumb, the U.N. assumes that ten per cent of ordnance fail to function.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 8 May 2024
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The rule of thumb is that 10 to 20% of guests invited will not attend, Rhee says .
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 May 2023
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In cases like those, experts say there are some rules of thumb to help.
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 29 June 2023
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The rule of thumb is anything is possible on a day like this.
—Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2023
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Her rule of thumb: Stick with ocher and brown undertones.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
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The basic rule of thumb is three dryer balls for a medium load and six for a large load.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2024
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While there's no universal dosage, a good rule of thumb is to start slow and work your way up.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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But a few rules of thumb can stave off some nasty surprises.
—Joe Rennison, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2023
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One rule of thumb, King says, is to drink half your weight in water (in ounces) every day.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 13 May 2024
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Lebovitz says a good rule of thumb is about one tablespoon of each food group per year of age.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 23 July 2024
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As a rule of thumb, the greater the distance, the better, as the camera will simply detect more game.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 2 Aug. 2023
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The rule of thumb for ice thickness is at least four inches to be clear for skating.
—Cinnamon Janzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2024
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The best rule of thumb when packing for a Napa trip during any month of the year is to bring layers.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2023
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As a rule of thumb, be sure to leave your pets, booze, drones and weapons at home, and don’t forget to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 20 June 2024
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In fact, a good rule of thumb is to have the produce picked, prepped and packed in the freezer within two hours of picking them.
—Justin Miller Communications Specialist Alabama Cooperative Extension System, al, 6 June 2023
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As a rule of thumb, sneakers with suits are a terrible idea.
—Guy Trebay, New York Times, 3 June 2024
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Here’s a simple rule of thumb: One protein, one carb, and one fruit or veggie.
—Grace Noble, Dallas News, 7 July 2023
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As a rule of thumb, use 2 to 3 teaspoons of essential oils for every pound of soap.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2024
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The rule of thumb is around three months for network TV series to be written, shot and edited.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Nov. 2023
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Setting your thermostat to 78 degrees during the hotter months is a good rule of thumb, Brown told The Bee during a phone interview on Monday.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024
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