in general

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: for the most part : generally
In general, things are going as planned.

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But the lawsuit is also a gigantic reminder that Apple is under major pressure from AI in general. Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2026 Lithium batteries in general are capable of discharging a greater percentage of their full capacity without any negative effects, commonly offering usable capacities of 80% or more. New Atlas, 10 July 2026 The pricing structure isn’t the most egregious ever seen, and being able to find TarCoins in game is a massive positive, so in general this change seems like a good thing. Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Across the country, fears of AI in general are on the rise, recent polling has found. Justin Papp, CNBC, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in general

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“In general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20general. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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