in general
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But in general, even a degree in the humanities and other non-STEM fields tends to result in higher incomes compared with those who never finished college.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
The true gift of a film like this — films in general, really — is that even though what you’re watching isn’t real, how it makes you feel is.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
Got a question about Medicaid, estate planning or retirement in general?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Wild cards in general are, what do you call it, a can of worms…every week we have these problems.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
These methods varied by nation, but historians note that, in general, Indigenous peoples fought to capture rather than kill their enemies.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
