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Discover LudwigThe phrase "as a rule nothing" is not correct and lacks clarity in written English.
It may be intended to express a general principle or observation, but it needs additional context to be meaningful.
Example: "As a rule, nothing is certain in life except for change."
Alternatives: "Generally speaking, nothing" or "Typically, nothing".
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As a rule, nothing, Mr. Noriega and several other fillers said in interviews.
As a rule, nothing happens as predicted – you can be sure of that.
Roman epitaphs, in contrast to the Greek, contained as a rule nothing beyond a record of facts with little variation.
All of them got the phone slammed in their ear, but as a rule, nothing seems to stop the daily onslaught of calls -- certainly not being on the Do Not Call Registry, the FTC's feeble and ineffectual solution.
As a rule, nothing sharper then a pencil.
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I suppose that, as the rules dictate, there's nothing better for me to do than begin by asking for forgiveness.
As a good rule, nothing that shows more than an inch or so of cleavage should be worn in professional situations.
As a general rule, nothing good happens in elevator shafts.
The media as a rule is nothing but self-righteous and jealous, ready to wave the flag, wrap themselves in it, then throw themselves writhing to the ground claiming they alone stand between The People (who no longer trust them) and the abyss.
As a rule there is nothing to be seen or palpated; however, the ossicles can be located by the use of a long skin needle puncturing the ligamentous tissue and locating the osseous mass.
As a rule, these so-called riders have nothing to do with spending and are aimed primarily at changing policy or undermining basic laws.
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