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Recent Examples of generalized
There was a generalized perception among some in the Holy See that a powerful American who could stand up to another powerful American was a factor in Leo's selection.
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USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Marouf said fear of generalized violence, or political or social upheaval at home, is also not a strong enough argument for asylum in most cases.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Each entry in a report includes the defendant’s name, their mug shot, a generalized location and an arrest summary that includes charges, if the arrest resulted from a warrant, the warrant details and the arrest address.
—Wendi C. Thomas, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
January's wave of protests in Iran was sparked by economic discontent and eventually widened to encompass more generalized fury over the regime's system of repression.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
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USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Marouf said fear of generalized violence, or political or social upheaval at home, is also not a strong enough argument for asylum in most cases.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Each entry in a report includes the defendant’s name, their mug shot, a generalized location and an arrest summary that includes charges, if the arrest resulted from a warrant, the warrant details and the arrest address.
—Wendi C. Thomas, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
January's wave of protests in Iran was sparked by economic discontent and eventually widened to encompass more generalized fury over the regime's system of repression.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generalized
Adjective
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But the company is bracing itself for an avalanche of cheaper generic versions of its drug as the patent protecting its active ingredient, semaglutide, expires this year in several countries, including India and China.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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The environments themselves often resemble generic fantasy soundstages, and at a point, every arena feels distinct yet meaningless.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Bus lanes there are physically separated from general traffic.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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While general manager Jeff Pagliocca has been quick to trade high draft picks in the past, the front office still has a desire to build through the draft — and has not been successful in that endeavor.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Over six years after the start of the pandemic, five and a half years after the vaccines hit the market, and nearly five years after near-universal vaccination coverage in some states and countries.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Think of the costs of an idiotic war that could have covered universal childcare and college tuitions.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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“Generalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalized. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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