in general

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: for the most part : generally

In general, things are going as planned.

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Holding her tongue is not Kate’s forte in general, and the severity of Todd’s avalanche of blunders in their meeting with the British foreign secretary tests the outer limits of her ability. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026 In theory, an onrush of investment in activities like chip manufacturing and data center construction could put upward pressure in general on consumer prices, unless the demand is offset by a new supply of goods and services. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 And that's a good lesson to remember in relationships in general. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The same meta-analysis found that some associations varied by age and by whether passive use happened in general social media feeds or inside smaller online groups. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in general

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1526, in the meaning defined above

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