unwritten rule
Example Sentences
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An unwritten rule has it that the top UN post rotates among the world's main regions, and now it's the turn of Latin America.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
That competitive streak apparently overrides the unwritten rule not to concuss one’s future spouse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
In our political system, it's hard to think of other areas where there is the same kind of unwritten rule.
From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025
The unwritten rule to only bet foreign horses in Breeders’ Cup turf races was three for three, with all the winners coming from Ireland.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024
There is this unwritten rule: We all respect each other.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
