golden rule

Example Sentences

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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

Out on the waves, where freedom of navigation is a golden rule, the ability and appetite of coastal countries to intervene is limited, even though the risk they face is escalating.

From BBC

But Hill said that his golden rule at the first corner used to be to make no sudden movements, and many experienced racing drivers would agree.

From BBC

The Conservatives will commit to a new economic "golden rule" designed to cut government borrowing and taxes, party leader Kemi Badenoch will say in her keynote speech to the party's conference.

From BBC

Mr Bloom said the golden rule for endowment finance was that universities should not spend more than 5% of their total endowment each year.

From BBC