generally

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His managers – generally – look at what he can do: Calm under pressure, strong in the tackle, good passing range, positional awareness, superb mentally, a leader in the dressing room.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“It sounds wonderful. Anything that makes you feel good, I generally support,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Fuel is generally among the biggest costs for an airline, which means profits take a hit when prices rise.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

Academic research indicates that teams generally outperform lone inventors, with studies showing teams are more likely to achieve major breakthroughs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The language was generally Shona, but smatterings of other tongues cropped up when people became excited.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer