generally speaking
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—used to say that a statement describes a general feeling or opinion relating to or affecting all the people or things in a group
Generally speaking, people like her as a leader.
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The Blues, generally speaking, were building in the right direction with a 5-2 road victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday.
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Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The Dalmore is a Highland distillery that is known for its luxury single malts that are, generally speaking, aged in bourbon barrels and then finished in sherry casks.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
University of Massachusetts professor, historian and policy analyst Jack Schneider said that, generally speaking, ranking lists serve as a starting point but don't reflect everything a school has to offer.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
Reviews were, generally speaking, mixed to negative, with a few standouts.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2025
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Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The Dalmore is a Highland distillery that is known for its luxury single malts that are, generally speaking, aged in bourbon barrels and then finished in sherry casks.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
University of Massachusetts professor, historian and policy analyst Jack Schneider said that, generally speaking, ranking lists serve as a starting point but don't reflect everything a school has to offer.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
Reviews were, generally speaking, mixed to negative, with a few standouts.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Generally speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generally%20speaking. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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