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generality

[jen-uh-ral-i-tee] / ˌdʒɛn əˈræl ɪ ti /


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But what level of generality is appropriate for this analysis?

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 1, 2026

This is obviously a gross generality, but it really feels true to me that people here tend to take a more optimistic tone.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 9, 2025

For now, though, the generality of it all allows them to appreciate Hegseth’s vision.

From Slate Feb. 22, 2025

Yet, due to its generality, it can be applied to any social dilemma with diverse individuals, like climate change, for instance.

From Science Daily Feb. 26, 2024

And I thought how every safe generality I gathered in my travels was canceled by another.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

But on the call, Zuckerberg stuck to generalities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

The majority opinion is particularly notable for refusing to accept broad generalities as sufficient historical evidence.

From Slate Jun. 26, 2026

"Maybe he knows how to "be" PM but not how to "do" it. They don't actually know what they want to do beyond the level of vague generalities," the insider argues.

From BBC Dec. 7, 2024

Trafficking in generalities rarely leads to universal truth.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 4, 2024

For particulars, as every one knows, make for virtue and happiness; generalities are intellectually necessary evils.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley




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