general rule

noun

: a usual way of doing things
As a general rule, they offer a deal in such cases.

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As a general rule, credit card issuer lounges are significantly nicer than Priority Pass lounges, especially within the United States. Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 16 July 2025 Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns doesn't, as a general rule, spend big on pitching. Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025 As a general rule, hikers and climbers are advised to go to such places in groups and to stick together in case something goes wrong. Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025 The right weight will depend on your current strength level and familiarity with these exercises, but as a general rule of thumb, aim to use weights that feel challenging but doable to complete the prescribed rep count with. Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 July 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 23 Jul. 2025.

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