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as in overall
belonging or relating to the whole
a general increase in postage rates there's been a general improvement in the economy
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as in broad
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
gave the general impression of being kindhearted a general course of study in American history
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as in prevailing
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
it was the general opinion that the politician was a liar the general mood of the nation was one of hope and optimism
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as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
a new kitchen tool of general usefulness a general education
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Recent Examples of general
Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
In that case, more people may gotten tested than needed to, but in general, the rise in cancer screenings and elective surgical interventions have helped reduce the rates of deaths from breast and ovarian cancers.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Gallant is a former general who was appointed Israel's defense minister in 2022.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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During the intermissions, the composer, frail and racked with pain, remained sitting in the general manager’s box.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
In that case, more people may gotten tested than needed to, but in general, the rise in cancer screenings and elective surgical interventions have helped reduce the rates of deaths from breast and ovarian cancers.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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As well as serving in the finance ministry, Leiter also held positions as deputy director general in the Education Ministry and acting chairman of the Israel Ports Company.
—Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Gallant is a former general who was appointed Israel's defense minister in 2022.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Our first test is UL's PCMark 10, which simulates a variety of real-world productivity and office workflows to measure overall system performance and also includes a storage subtest for the primary drive.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on returning to overall profitability and is pursuing strategic partnerships to strengthen long-term profitability.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The truck Sanchez is driving is one of hundreds of such next-generation vehicles that are part of a small but growing electric-truck ecosystem taking shape in California ahead of broader zero emission mandates.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The agency also has broad oversight of a swath of consumer goods, including cosmetics, electronic cigarettes and most foods.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Subscribe to Foreign Affairs to get unlimited access.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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As vice chairman Hammer served as something of an in-house consultant and adviser to senior executives, during a moment of tumult for the TV business.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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Hamm will executive produce in addition to starring.Joe Otterson, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Conversely, Dune and Dune: Part Two have some generic images of brown people unintelligibly wailing in a temple — a pale comparison to the source material.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Leaning too heavily on AI often leads to efforts that can seem technical and impersonal, full of bland phrasing and generic messaging.Antony Robinson, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Paris prosecutor on Wednesday requested a five-year prison sentence and a five-year ban from public office against far-right leader Marine Le Pen, at a trial where she and 24 others are accused of embezzling European Union funds.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Otherwise, these state roads will continue to obstruct urban residents’ most cherished goals of safety, clean air, and public space.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Blackwood, a pending unrestricted free agent, had been 6-8-0 with a .887 save percentage in 15 career games against the Rangers.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Adeniji was drafted in the sixth round by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020 and was signed by the Browns as an unrestricted free agent in March, according to the team.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Jamie Schulze, executive director of the association, is Northern Cheyenne and Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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And Rachel Chard, deputy director of electric school buses at CALSTART Parents and caregivers are driving conversations about the nationwide transition to zero-emission school buses in an email.Jamie Hailstone, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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