in general

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: for the most part : generally
In general, things are going as planned.

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The referendum would authorize Miami to issue $450 million in general obligation bonds to repair or replace deteriorating police and fire-rescue facilities, including construction of a new public safety building near Miami Freedom Park. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 The evidence that fear specifically has increased, as opposed to negativity in general, is less clear. — Monique Mitchell Turner, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026 This shift is coming amid changes to Companion Pass qualification requirements in general, as well as Southwest elite status. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Fashion brands have been experimenting with livelier and more unconventional footwear designs in general lately, and that means interesting uses of color. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in general

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1526, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in general was in 1526

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“In general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20general. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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