generalization
Example Sentences
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Courts are clear that generalizations about public safety risks will not suffice.
From Los Angeles Times
However, researchers caution against making broad generalizations about the experiences of all girls and say that any national curriculum needs to be flexible to be relevant.
From Seattle Times
I think any generalization about a large group of people is going to create lies.
From Los Angeles Times
When this personal knowledge is used as input to make generalizations, it often results in the false sense of being part of the majority.
From Salon
The Spanish government and soccer officials condemned the insults against Vinícius but were quick to point out they didn’t agree with the player’s generalization about Spain or its people being racist.
From Washington Times
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