How to Use in general in a Sentence

in general

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  • Thrift stores in general do not want to sell an item that could hurt someone.
    Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
  • Also, dating in general, right now, isn’t top of my list either.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026
  • Across the country, fears of AI in general are on the rise, recent polling has found.
    Justin Papp, CNBC, 10 July 2026
  • Free trade—or freer trade is a better way of putting it—in general benefits the economy as a whole.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
  • Everything regarding filming, just in general, is so up in the air.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026
  • Abercrombie rarely offers markdowns this high, so in general, these the ones to really keep an eye on.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026
  • For many years, scientists could answer that question only in general terms.
    Deepti Singh, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
  • The Niners have, in general, over the last 10 years, been strong in that department.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Pre-shredded cheeses in general can easily be frozen and thawed, since the texture change will be less noticeable.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Many people don’t like cucumber skin in general, so if this is you, there’s nothing wrong with peeling the vegetable.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
  • Goals will always be celebrated, but there is something to be said for players who excite you in general play.
    Art De Roché, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, crochet, in general, is always en vogue during the summer.
    Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Some evidence suggests wildfire smoke, like air pollution in general, puts a strain on mental health.
    Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 July 2026
  • Owens explained that baby copperhead bites — and copperhead bites in general — are rare.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
  • While there are local pockets of weakness, low supply of housing in general is keeping upward pressure on prices.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • The wider hope for Panama, of course, is that Lucero also serves as a bigger, louder voice for the country in general.
    Peter Lane Taylor, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Kate is not only a fan of tennis in general, but respects the tradition of Wimbledon.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • But, in general, the subject elicited private reticence and public omertà.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
  • Flag football detonated at a crucial time for the NFL and the sport in general.
    Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Moreover, such leaders tend to only surround themselves with people who think similarly to them about life in general.
    Gregory Stebbins, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The problem was that voters seemed to shrug at the revelation, perhaps even then distrustful of politicians in general.
    Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
  • Determining this is critical, as in general, these drawers are not meant to function as both warming and storage.
    Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
  • This is often the best way to get the highest value out of credit card points in general, so not having this feature may hurt travel enthusiasts.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • Sales were also helped by a surge of EV buying in general in Europe as gas and diesel prices have risen due to the Iran war.
    ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • But when compared to other top travel credit cards in general, its insurance benefits are lacking, and its welcome bonus is mid-tier.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 30 June 2026
  • The Sunshine Coast, and Australia in general, not just my home at Australia Zoo.
    Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
  • Cyclosporiasis cases happen every year, but there have been more reported this year than in general.
    Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 17 July 2026
  • Cash and Conversation Some people may be more apt to view AI in one way or the other in general.
    Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • According to Redfin real estate agents, home buyers wanted more space for entertainment, more space for work and more space in general.
    Daryl Fairweather, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • At the heart of the tour, and of Sac Ohana in general, is a pervasive sentiment of hospitality.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

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