in general

phrase

: for the most part : generally

In general, things are going as planned.

Examples of in general in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The council has not been shown plans, renderings or even told in general terms what the project will entail. — Jason Quick, New York Times, 31 July 2026

There's a lot of fear tied to AI replacing people depending on the role, and fear around joblessness in general. — Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Tuipulotu, who was a full participant in minicamp, did individual work off to the side during Wednesday’s practice and was in general workout attire rather than in a helmet, jersey and football pants like his teammates. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

The division is over the desire of candidates to take on concentrations of wealth and power, and their willingness and desire to take on corporate greed and corporate power in general. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 July 2026