in general

Example Sentences

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Other countries are already looking to lessen their dependence on U.S. tech in general, and AI in particular.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

That tells us something about markets lately, and also about investing in general.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“I think we really need to be wary of creating new police departments in general, but especially without a clear case and clear constraints and accountability mechanisms.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

I was particularly curious about the members of Congress who have adorned the walls outside their offices with posters proclaiming their appreciation for the Capitol Police and law enforcement in general.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

In the savannahs and forests they inhabited, high-calorie sweets were extremely rare and food in general was in short supply.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari