rule of thumb
Example Sentences
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If you feel compelled to comment on a famous woman’s body, a good rule of thumb to remember is “don’t.”
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
The production’s rule of thumb became trying to execute scenes practically, in front of a lens, wherever possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Financial advisers have long relied on a simple rule of thumb when helping clients prepare for retirement: Plan to replace roughly 70% to 80% of your pre-retirement income.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
A common rule of thumb says to buy builders at one-times book value and sell at two-times.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
This looks to us like a principle, maxim, or rule of thumb, not a law, because it lacks specificity.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
