as a rule

US /æz ə ruːl/

UK /æz ə ruːl/

1.

in der Regel, gewöhnlich, im Allgemeinen

usually; generally

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As a rule, I wake up early on weekdays.

In der Regel stehe ich an Wochentagen früh auf.

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As a rule, we don't allow food in the library.

In der Regel erlauben wir kein Essen in der Bibliothek.

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usually generally normally typically commonly

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