golden rule

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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 • Nov. 29, 2025

Historically, the game has followed a golden rule.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

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 • Oct. 18, 2025

After living in Southeast Asia for nearly seven years, I go by the golden rule: If you see pandan on a menu, order it.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2025

If the problem of association is practically to be solved to the satisfaction of all those concerned, there is one golden rule always to be followed.

From Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country by Escott, T. H. S. (Thomas Hay Sweet)