golden rule
Example Sentences
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If a wedding invitation omits the dress code, one golden rule remains: Don’t outshine the bride.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
“Hitching a paycheck, benefits and future nest egg to the exact same company violates the golden rule of finance: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Papperger had broken a golden rule of dealing with the U.S. government: Never announce anything related to the sharing of technology without first getting approval.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025
Historically, the game has followed a golden rule.
From Slate ● Nov. 18, 2025
In applying this golden rule it will be seen that there are no poets in Australia except the alleged humorous versifiers.
From The Awful Australian by Valerie Desmond
