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• There are, generally speaking, few talks that are as anxiety-inducing as a resignation convo with an employer.
  — Chloe Berger, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
• 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
• But generally speaking, the best sleep position for you is the one that feels comfortable and keeps the integrity of your spinal alignment in check.
  — Kells McPhillips, SELF, 26 July 2024
• 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
• Howland explains that generally speaking, sad songs like the blues or hymns meet sadness and alleviate the load.
  — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 31 July 2024
• 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
• People might test you, ultimatums might be set, and generally speaking, all may not be at peace in your kingdom (maybe not until the end of July, when some of the bombast starts to settle down).
  — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 June 2024
• 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
• Last year’s edition also marked a Venice (and fall festival season generally speaking) absent of many movie stars and writing talent due to the ongoing strikes.
  — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 July 2024
• Inflation falling to its lowest level in three years is good news, generally speaking.
  — Kate Gibson, CBS News, 15 Aug. 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
• Just generally speaking, how common or frequent are shark attacks?
  — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
• 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

Last Updated: 29 Oct 2024