in general

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According to Shah, in general terms, company shareholders are reaping the most from booming profits, followed by senior company executives and then employees who have stock options.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Yet despite this pressure on bond markets, the impact on stocks and risk assets in general has been relatively limited — so far at least.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

There was the occasional outburst as angry drivers leaned heavily on their horns, filling the peaceful meadow with a sudden blast of urban agita, but in general, things remained calm.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“Acupuncturists, in general, still rely very heavily on tradition and personal experience to validate their practices,” said Dr. Brennen McKenzie, a veterinarian and member of the opposition group.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Still, it is art of a sort, and since it is the only art most of us ever experience, it molds our ideas on art in general.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson