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• And generally speaking, lighter-weight models are better for on-the-go use.
  — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 8 July 2023
• That said, generally speaking, red oak acorns tend to be shorter and fatter, while white oak acorns tend to be longer and skinnier.
  — Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 20 July 2023
• That’s because, generally speaking, cats don’t like to get their whiskers wet.
  — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
• And generally speaking, that’s a fair concern to have, Hewlett admits.
  — Ainslie Lee | [e-mail], al, 21 Aug. 2023
• The characters on Land of Women are, generally speaking, not having a great time.
  — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2024
• That’s because smart glasses, generally speaking, are tricky to do well.
  — Victoria Song, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2023
• Practice some self-awareness here, and try to order in the ballpark of other diners at the table, generally speaking.
  — Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 25 Aug. 2023
• But generally speaking, the best deals are offered in January, followed by the summer.
  — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
• Yeah, so psychedelics are a broad class of drugs that, generally speaking, are defined as inducing an altered state of consciousness.
  — Quanta Magazine, 6 June 2024
• Unlike income, which generally speaking comes as a paycheck, wealth takes many forms.
  — TIME, 23 Apr. 2024
• Whole-body deodorants are thought to be safe and, generally speaking, effective, Green said.
  — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2024
• But generally speaking, converting your bike is a DIY project.
  — Heidi Wachter, Treehugger, 8 Aug. 2023
• But generally speaking, some in Hollywood have been talking up the practical — meaning in camera —work on movies, even though in some cases there’s more to the story.
  — Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2023
• But warmer air generally speaking can hold more water, which can contribute to wetter storms.
  — Richard Vanderford, WSJ, 24 Nov. 2023
• But generally speaking, clients who take Reeve’s two-session approach should enjoy a few years of facial hair bliss before a touch-up is necessary.
  — Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 27 June 2024
• The exact folding process will vary by tent and brand, but generally speaking, pop-up play tents have flexible support poles that are inserted into the fabric.
  — Tanya Edwards, Parents, 25 Nov. 2023
• This depends on your aftercare routine, but generally speaking, Black says self tanner can last 5-7 days.
  — Addie Morton, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
• And, generally speaking, 2024 is turning out to be a relatively stable year for watches.
  — Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 June 2024
• Lower mortgage rates, generally speaking, will bring more people back to the housing market, but mortgage rates won’t drop enough in 2024 to make a meaningful difference, Peters says.
  — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2024
• Now the trial judge at that point has to [deal] with the balancing act because, generally speaking, evidence of uncharged crimes is inadmissible.
  — Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2023
• Efforts at peace—and generally speaking, peace is what democracies both genuinely pursue and desire—are met with contempt.
  — Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 9 Oct. 2023
• But, generally speaking, that rate of decline in energy production will speed up after the panel hits 25 or 30 years of operation.
  — Tree Meinch, Discover Magazine, 2 Aug. 2023
• Marvel, generally speaking, does not do too many period pieces.
  — Paul Tassi, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
• And yes, behavioral incentives and interventions have their place, but generally speaking, the more mature the human, and the higher level and complexity of work, the more likely rewards will fall short.
  — Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2023
• Furthermore, generally speaking, paying up makes the problem go away.
  — Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2023
• But my thought is that, generally speaking, people shouldn’t weigh in on someone else’s relationship unless directly asked.
  — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2024
• First, classic, elegant silhouettes on the more modest side go far; generally speaking, covering from your shoulders to your knees is acceptable here.
  — Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
• Car insurance rates for teen drivers depend on various factors, but, generally speaking, teens are the most costly age group to insure due to their lack of experience driving and a higher level of risk.
  — Steven Glass, Car and Driver, 13 July 2023
• Guidelines for sirens in events of tornados, wind, hail, etc. vary by jurisdiction, but generally speaking, such sirens indicate nearby danger.
  — Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Apr. 2024
• In action films, generally speaking, everything is subordinate to the plot.
  — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 31 Aug 2024