generally

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Higher energy prices, linked to fighting in the Middle East, have weighed on the global economy—and risk assets like cryptos more generally.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

But Home Office statisticians have noted a steep rise in asylum claims more generally from Pakistani nationals, as well as migrants from Bangladesh and India, on study or work visas in recent years.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“Mixed use is generally better received by city councils than storage alone,” Farnsworth says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Alternatively, withdrawing from retirement accounts would generally be taxed as ordinary income, potentially at higher marginal rates depending on your tax bracket.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Players of both bowed and plucked strings generally find fingerings and tuning to be easier in sharp keys, while woodwind and brass players often find flat keys more comfortable and in tune.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones