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And as a general rule, if your rum drink is boring, just add more rum.
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
But as a general rule of thumb, shoot to change up your routine every four to six weeks, Pope said.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 28 Oct. 2025
As a general rule, the person who would be your boss is your audience.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
As a general rule, these immediate areas are less attractive and less desirable than nearby single-family zones, so rents and prices are lower there.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
But as a general rule of thumb, shoot to change up your routine every four to six weeks, Pope said.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 28 Oct. 2025
As a general rule, the person who would be your boss is your audience.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
As a general rule, these immediate areas are less attractive and less desirable than nearby single-family zones, so rents and prices are lower there.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
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“General rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20rule. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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