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As a general rule, plan on eating about 1 1/2 Tbsp. of chia seeds at a time.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2025
As a general rule, language works on the principle that effort increases with length; five paragraphs require more work than two sentences for the sender to write and the receiver to read.
—Victoria Turk, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
As a general rule, aim for snacks under 340 calories.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025
As a general rule of thumb, 300-500 square inches will comfortably accommodate a whole brisket, pork shoulder, a full rack of baby back ribs, or about 20 quarter-pound burgers.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2025
As a general rule, language works on the principle that effort increases with length; five paragraphs require more work than two sentences for the sender to write and the receiver to read.
—Victoria Turk, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
As a general rule, aim for snacks under 340 calories.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025
As a general rule of thumb, 300-500 square inches will comfortably accommodate a whole brisket, pork shoulder, a full rack of baby back ribs, or about 20 quarter-pound burgers.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 19 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 22 May. 2025.
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