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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
Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Investigators are exploring every possible motive in the early-morning shooting that killed Mark Calcagni, longtime general manager of San Francisco’s famous Condor Club, who was found gunned down near his Santa Rosa home earlier this month.
—Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … SIEGE WARNING – Taiwan general warns China’s military drills could be preparation for blockade or war.
—FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
But in general, the more technology in a sleep routine, the more possible points of failure.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Investigators are exploring every possible motive in the early-morning shooting that killed Mark Calcagni, longtime general manager of San Francisco’s famous Condor Club, who was found gunned down near his Santa Rosa home earlier this month.
—Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
If the high court rules in the favor of the comptroller general who filed the suit, the port sale would be annulled.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … SIEGE WARNING – Taiwan general warns China’s military drills could be preparation for blockade or war.
—FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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While it's left some passengers making backup plans and reserving rental cars, the flights canceled Friday represented just a small portion of overall flights nationwide.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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This approach enhances the adsorption of lithium polysulfides and accelerates their redox reactions, thereby mitigating the shuttle effect and improving overall kinetics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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With 50 stores in mainland China, Longchamp has plans to grow its retail network steadily over the next few years, with three to four new ones opening annually and a focus on Shanghai and the broader Yangtze Delta region.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Parker also faces criminal charges As school shootings continue to plague US campuses, this civil trial could serve as a roadmap for the upcoming criminal case against Parker, which itself could set a broader precedent.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dissent is nothing more than the expression of an opinion that varies from the prevailing or traditional view or the position held by those in power.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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Under federal law, super PACs are permitted to accept unlimited contributions, whereas PACs are subject to donation limits.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Get a year of unlimited access for $25 $20 per month.—
Lila Allen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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Investor Day is an event where a company’s top executives provides investors with in-depth information on strategy, growth and innovation.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a livestream on the organization's official Facebook page, pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil called out Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch for allegedly refusing to partake in a photo shoot meant for contestants to share on social media.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The expansion of the role of pharmacies has meant that paying cash for generic drugs and services can also be cheaper at times.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has recalled multiple lots of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, the generic version of the ADHD medication Vyvanse.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Incentives support large-scale deployment by 2026 as freight and public transport demand grows.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to public records, this property comes in at 5,343 square feet and features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, two pools, and sweeping hilltop views.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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After this season, the 29-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Perez would be set to hit unrestricted free agent in 2027.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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