in general
Example Sentences
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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
Chip stocks in general faced their worst two-day decline since October, and big tech overall was the biggest drag on the market today.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
We know that diseases can and do spread easily between people on cruises, but how much worse they are than in general life is hard to evaluate for sure.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
"It helps clear your mind and get in a better headspace when it comes to life in general," he explained.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
However, the feeling he was picking up from her was not anger with him but at the world in general.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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