in general

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

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But, in general, the subject elicited private reticence and public omertà. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026 Flag football detonated at a crucial time for the NFL and the sport in general. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 July 2026 However, in general, private trips tend to be more expensive simply because people who customize often add more things in, and with a smaller group the price per person usually goes up. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 There is little visibility into the origins and destinations of donations in general, Aguilar Rosenthal says. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in general

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