Sentence examples for the general rule was from inspiring English sources

Previously, the general rule was that a professor was free to write textbooks, even if based on his course work, and to keep all royalties.

In 2007 and 2008, the general rule was that if a private equity deal no longer made economic sense, it would fall apart, no matter how strong the contract or the risk to reputation.

The general rule was that even-numbered carbon co-substrates (e.g. 3HB, crotonate) led to production of P3HB, whereas odd-numbered carbon co-substrates (e.g. propionate, valerate, 2-pentenoate, or pentanol) led to production of PHBV.

The general rule was that anyone with an interest in the safety of the thing stolen may sue.

Parker and Stone were initially concerned about making a musical because, Parker said, "The general rule was people hated musicals".

Everyone wants to be on television to advance their issue or cause, and the general rule was, first, get it in print.

The general rule is: play it cool.

To the contrary, the general rule is particularly applicable here.

But the general rule is that abortion is prohibited.

The general rule is whoever has the loudest voice wins.

"The general rule is, no dogs allowed," Mr. Dachis said.