generally speaking
idiom
—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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Last year’s edition also marked a Venice (and fall festival season generally speaking) absent of many movie stars and writing talent due to the ongoing strikes.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 July 2024
But generally speaking, nutrition experts often suggest getting minerals and nutrients through food rather than vitamins.
—Christina Manian, Health, 17 July 2024
Just generally speaking, how common or frequent are shark attacks?
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
People might test you, ultimatums might be set, and generally speaking, all may not be at peace in your kingdom (maybe not until the end of July, when some of the bombast starts to settle down).
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 June 2024
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 July 2024
But generally speaking, nutrition experts often suggest getting minerals and nutrients through food rather than vitamins.
—Christina Manian, Health, 17 July 2024
Just generally speaking, how common or frequent are shark attacks?
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
People might test you, ultimatums might be set, and generally speaking, all may not be at peace in your kingdom (maybe not until the end of July, when some of the bombast starts to settle down).
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for generally speaking
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“Generally speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generally%20speaking. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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