generally speaking
Example Sentences
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“There’s no question that the earlier you make the cuts, generally speaking, the easier it is,” Fine said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
With protectionism becoming more fashionable, Ms. Keynes and Mr. Bown provide a helpful reminder that tariffs are, generally speaking, economically destructive and rarely achieve their stated goals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
The real rub here is that generally speaking, neither me, nor you, nor a dog named Boo has been able to ride the incredible run-ups these companies have enjoyed.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
But generally speaking, drivers elsewhere shouldn’t get too excited about their own state copying the tax-holiday tactic.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026
I can tell you now that it was an arctic fox whose fur, generally speaking, is as white as snow, making it extremely difficult to spot in the winter.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
