How to Use general rule in a Sentence

general rule

noun

• The general rule is the hole should be three times the height of the bulb.
  — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Sep. 2023
• As a general rule, the bigger the area, the more BTUs are needed to heat it.
  — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2024
• As a general rule, your grow lights should be on for 15 to 20 hours each day.
  — Michelle Ullman, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2024
• The general rule of thumb is that time in the market beats timing the market.
  — Wes Moss, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
• As a general rule, make sure to wipe away any excess crumbs or bits of bread in the back and in the corners.
  — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
• As a general rule, a saw with higher TPI achieves a smoother cut.
  — Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 21 Apr. 2023
• Well, the general rule is to never punch down and to only take the piss out of people who can take it.
  — Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2024
• As a general rule, though, Spain can be extremely hot in the summer and cooler the rest of the year.
  — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
• As a general rule of thumb: The higher the thread count, the thicker, fluffier, and warmer your towel will be.
  — Samantha Crompton, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2023
• As a general rule of thumb, the more often the device reports, the shorter the lifespan.
  — Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 14 Mar. 2023
• According to Le Creuset, the general rule of thumb is to plan for 1 quart per person, and then round up.
  — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 19 July 2023
• The general rule of thumb is to have 12 months in liquid cash set aside for emergencies.
  — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2024
• As a general rule, the strongest topical steroids should not be used for more than three weeks in a row.
  — Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
• The general rule is to choose a fit that is not too baggy or too tight, and that follows the natural shape of your legs.
  — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2023
• As a general rule, long guns fire large-caliber rounds from long barrels and are meant to be fired from the shoulder.
  — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 15 Apr. 2023
• But, as a general rule, here are the top nutrients for kids at every age.
  — Rachel Meltzer Warren, M.s., Parents, 13 Dec. 2023
• The general rule of thumb to properly cook your rice is to use a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part rice, but that’s just the basics.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 23 June 2023
• Five things that defined the Games As a general rule, every Games has five things which define it.
  — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
• Bon Bon Bon As a general rule of thumb, pet-owners should keep chocolate treats far away from their pups.
  — Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2023
• As a general rule, in the right conditions (cool and dry), a deer can hang hide-on for several weeks.
  — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Sep. 2023
• But as a general rule, the more people who are speaking for the president, the more muddled the message.
  — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 10 Mar. 2023
• As a general rule of thumb, hoodies should be washed after every four to five wears.
  — Joseph Cheatham, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
• As a general rule, higher wattage also tends to increase the lifespan of your juicer.
  — Caroline Thomason, Health, 5 July 2023
• As a general rule, the more power the generator can provide, the bigger the price tag.
  — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
• Therefore, as a general rule, try to place only your larger items in the bins overhead.
  — Bobby Laurie, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2023
• As a general rule, the state aims to keep those payments below 4% of total spending.
  — Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
• The elderly, as a general rule, vote more than younger people do.
  — WSJ, 7 Mar. 2023
• As a general rule, your baby's development starts at the top—from the head—and works downward.
  — Parents Editors, Parents, 3 July 2023
• As a general rule, the more expensive the basket, the more snacks, treats, and other items will be included.
  — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
• As a general rule, space out when taking supplements and your medications by at least two hours.
  — Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 12 Dec 2024