general rule

noun

: a usual way of doing things

As a general rule, they offer a deal in such cases.

Examples of general rule in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As a general rule, the running cost of standard INKvestment printers with cartridges is lower than that of traditional cartridge printers but higher than that of tank printers that ship ink in bottles. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

At first there was a general rule that music acts could only expect to play The Stomping Ground once every six to eight weeks at best. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026

As a general rule, allow about 13 minutes per pound, but keep in mind that cooking times are only estimates. — Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

To help visualize this further, consider the general rule of thumb that 1 foot of sea level rise could push the ocean inland as much as the length of a football field. — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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