generally

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Ellsworth, who is no longer involved in Poppi’s day-to-day operations, noted that people generally have more than one soda per day.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

Psychopathy is generally associated with an egocentric and antisocial personality pattern.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

“Remember, ‘crazy’ moves can go on for longer than most generally believe,” Barclays analysts wrote to sales and trading clients on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Old World hantaviruses, typically found in Europe and Asia, generally affect the kidneys.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

There were practical jokes, including one on Hubert Hudson, the navigator, who was generally considered an oddball and a sitting duck for jokes.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong