general

Example Sentences

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The settlement followed an investigation into lending practices that Oregon’s then-attorney general, in a news release, described as “predatory and harmful.”

From Salon

From April some green levies will be scrapped or funded from general taxation, reducing energy bills.

From BBC

The food-service industry in general has proved resilient despite inflation and labor challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal

The government has already announced that from April some levies will be scrapped or funded from general taxation, leading to a fall in energy costs.

From BBC

A general finding is that while structural weakness in authoritarian institutions can contribute to democratic transitions, it is insufficient.

From The Wall Street Journal