generally

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From several centimeters to several meters, this flooding is generally characterized by several waves, and the first waves are not necessarily the largest.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Those evergreen funds have grown so quickly that the managers’ cut of the fees often have turned StepStone’s income statements into consolidated statements of loss, under generally accepted accounting principles.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The instrumental backing, generally understated on both his solo records and recordings with his earlier band, the Dead Horses, is more prominent here.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Plus, while rocket launches are generally less expensive than they used to be, they’re still not cheap.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

His mother was at work during the days and sometimes in the evenings, and his sister was generally busy in school until later in the afternoon.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady