generalized

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Recent Examples of generalized They were diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, exercise bulimia, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), and alexithymia (the inability to identify, feel, and express their emotions). Anna Borges, SELF, 12 Aug. 2025 Charles Overstreet, a Tarrant County College psychology professor hired by the defense, interviewed Delgadillo after the homicide and diagnosed him with five disorders: post-traumatic stress, major depressive, schizoaffective, generalized anxiety and alcohol use. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025 According to a generalized geologic map of Tennessee from the Department of Environment and Conservation, limestone exists almost entirely throughout Davidson County and Middle Tennessee. Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 31 July 2025 The researchers found a way to induce PD-L1 expression inside tumors using a generalized mRNA vaccine, essentially tricking the cancer cell into exposing itself, so immunotherapy can be more effective. New Atlas, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for generalized
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Adjective
  • Tylenol, which is the brand name of the generic pain reliever acetaminophen, is widely used in the US, including during pregnancy.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Nah — not very long later, Tony is referencing his Bond obsession, complaining about the generic name of the secret drone-control computer program everyone is battling for here.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • How Often To Clean Linoleum Floors For general cleaning, Marla Mock, president of Molly Maid, recommends removing dust and debris in high-traffic areas daily using a dry microfiber mop.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Remember to label, date, and mark each soil sample with the general location where it was collected.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This approach draws inspiration from universal ethical principles that have guided human societies across cultures and millennia.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • There is, in fact, one universal symbol that appears in the artwork of every religion in history.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025

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