generally speaking

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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

Larger IPOs, generally speaking, carry a smaller commission.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

“And what’s driving this, generally speaking, is the American consumer, still resilient, still spending,” said Gene Seroka, port executive director, during a news conference.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Documentary filmmakers are, generally speaking, not the glitziest figures in show business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

They are generally speaking as mistrustful of wizards as they are of Muggles and indeed seem to make little differentiation between us.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling