How to Use rule of thumb in a Sentence
rule of thumb
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As a rule of thumb, bring your own.
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Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Here is a simple rule of thumb.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rule of thumb is that your urine should be clear in color.
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Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American-Statesman,
19 Dec. 2024
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Jim's rule of thumb is one hour of homework per week per stock.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Bands play in the billiard room, and chaos is the rule of thumb.
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Taran Dugal,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2024
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Grotts says a good rule of thumb is to follow what the hosts do.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Nov. 2025
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To err on the cautious side, two hours is a good rule of thumb.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Markets and life will change, and rules of thumb will rise and fall.
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Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The rule of thumb is to space art two inches apart on a gallery wall.
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Grace Haynes,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2023
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As a rule of thumb, 24 ounces of berries will feed a dozen guests.
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Aleksandra Crapanzano / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Kim Ramin ,
WSJ,
10 Nov. 2023
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This is a smart rule of thumb for a couple of reasons.
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Joe Moglia,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Putting an outlet every six feet is a good rule of thumb.
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Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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So, a good rule of thumb is to get a feel for the weight of the pot and pick it up.
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Blake Bakkila,
Sunset Magazine,
13 Oct. 2023
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That rule of thumb resonated with many in the thread.
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Ryan Brennan
march 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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As a rule of thumb, a 4- to 5-foot-tall dahlia needs about three ties.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2025
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That same rule of thumb goes for any type of flame source, like lighters or torches.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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As a rule of thumb, look for something from a reputable brand.
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Andrew Gebhart,
PCMAG,
8 Oct. 2024
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Another good rule of thumb is to drink half your body weight in oz.
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Jamie Friedlander Serrano,
TIME,
21 Oct. 2024
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As a rule of thumb, protein shakes should only be used to fill gaps.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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That's probably the same price as a wind farm, as a rule of thumb.
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Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In cases like those, experts say there are some rules of thumb to help.
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Rachel Kurzius,
Washington Post,
29 June 2023
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With that said, there are, as with many rules of thumb, some exceptions.
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Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
23 July 2025
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The rule of thumb is to select the one that best meets the client’s needs and budget.
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Laxmi Corp,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
11 Sep. 2023
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The rule of thumb is anything is possible on a day like this.
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Tarot Astrologers,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2023
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The rule of thumb is to be at least one foot away from all other objects that can burn.
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Staff Author,
Verywell Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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Lebovitz says a good rule of thumb is about one tablespoon of each food group per year of age.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
23 July 2024
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As for being on time, a good rule of thumb is that on time is late and early is on time.
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Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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As a rule of thumb, what’s good for the heart is also good for the brain, and vice versa.
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Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC News,
13 Jan. 2025
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But there are rules of thumb that can serve as a general starting point.
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Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
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The rule of thumb when planting bulbs is to place them at a depth that is three times the height of the bulb.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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