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As a general rule, AI should not be making decisions that affect people’s lives and livelihoods without human oversight.
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Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
As a general rule, stop burning a candle when about ½ inch of wax remains at the bottom of the jar.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The government's general rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of gross income on housing, including rent or mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and utilities, to avoid being cost burdened.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 28 May 2026
As a general rule, English sides tend to win European Cup finals against foreign opposition by not really competing in midfield and somehow scraping a somewhat ‘undeserved’ win.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
As a general rule, stop burning a candle when about ½ inch of wax remains at the bottom of the jar.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The government's general rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of gross income on housing, including rent or mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and utilities, to avoid being cost burdened.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 28 May 2026
As a general rule, English sides tend to win European Cup finals against foreign opposition by not really competing in midfield and somehow scraping a somewhat ‘undeserved’ win.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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“General rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20rule. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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