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as in usually
according to the usual course of things
after lunch we generally go for a walk
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as in mostly
for the most part
generally, I don't care for raw vegetables
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Recent Examples of generally
Rainfall is expected to fall at a moderate intensity in these three counties, generally from one-quarter of an inch per hour to one-half of an inch per hour.
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Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
Today, he is defended and promoted by the Republican Party and the Right generally (including the Heritage Foundation).
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 Feb. 2025
In addition to cost — a 30-second spot during the Super Bowl has surged to $8 million, viewers generally expect commercials airing during the game to be entertaining and light-hearted.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 2 Feb. 2025
Hoffman, who sold LinkedIn to Microsoft for $27 billion, said Manas is deploying several additional tools from Microsoft as well, including some that are not generally available to the public yet.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
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Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
Today, he is defended and promoted by the Republican Party and the Right generally (including the Heritage Foundation).
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 Feb. 2025
In addition to cost — a 30-second spot during the Super Bowl has surged to $8 million, viewers generally expect commercials airing during the game to be entertaining and light-hearted.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 2 Feb. 2025
Hoffman, who sold LinkedIn to Microsoft for $27 billion, said Manas is deploying several additional tools from Microsoft as well, including some that are not generally available to the public yet.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally
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That Actually Feel Breathable By Annie Blackman While the majority of studies had subjects wear vests only while exercising—usually for an hour or less, a few times a week—a new trial out of Wake Forest University required participants to vest up for most of the day.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Hundreds of requests for pardons and clemency petitions for federal convictions are filed each year, but usually just a few result in a presidential pardon or commutation of sentence.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Afrikaners are mostly white descendants of early Dutch and French settlers, who own most of the country's farmland.—
Reuters,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Eagles defense that placed the Super Bowl in a stranglehold is built mostly around young players who will be in green for years.—
Matt Breen The Philadelphia Inquirer,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The first few galleries are devoted mainly to Friedrich’s early drawings, many crafted following his relocation to Dresden in 1798.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Precipitation could briefly start as a mix of sleet and freezing rain in Chicago Wednesday evening before changing mainly to freezing rain overnight.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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Her company’s signature ski safaris cost upwards of $1,500 per person per day (including accommodations) and over the course of a week typically combine three to four regions in Switzerland, France, and Italy to provide a range of microclimates, maximizing the chances of scoring great powder.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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But Chu’s apparent snub for Best Director made his win at Critics Choice — typically, a landmark along the Yellow Brick Road to the Oscars — the big surprise of the night.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2025
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Hiring, however, has slipped below pre-pandemic levels and net job growth is robust chiefly because of low layoffs, possibly foreshadowing a slowdown.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Biden White House Justice Department decided to indict a lynchpin player in IMEC for bribery, the Adani Group in India, chiefly its boss Gautam Adani (and seven others).—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
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While offenses have learned to use every second, defenses are also taking advantage of the extra time, primarily through duplicitous presentations and audibles in response to offensive calls.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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According to this purpose, these are primarily Pokémon that counter some of the most popular leads or are strong leads themselves.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Mace has largely supported President Trump, working for his 2016 campaign but levying criticism against him following the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, critique that spurred Trump to back a GOP challenger in her 2022 race.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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French leaders hope the summit will boost investment in Europe's AI sector, positioning the region as a viable competitor in a field largely dominated by U.S.-China competition.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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His triggers are people (predominantly men), dogs and large objects.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Who is Clive Rothwell? Unlike Gibson, who put her life in the spotlight as a wellness influencer, Rothwell has lived a predominantly private life.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Generally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generally. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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