generally speaking
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Because, generally speaking, Forest aren't a possession team like City, his general metrics in their algorithm did not grab the attention.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
“There’s no question that the earlier you make the cuts, generally speaking, the easier it is,” Fine said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Sato said Tuesday that, generally speaking, a weaker yen boosts exporters’ profits and inbound tourism, while it adds burdens on households and smaller businesses by increasing import costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Policymakers closely monitor inflation expectations because, generally speaking, what people think will happen to prices in the future influences wage and price-setting behavior.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 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
