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Recent Examples of generalized
The lawsuit is devoid of specific allegations against anyone, much less Abel, relying exclusively on generalized recitations of boilerplate legal jargon.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Hands are typically next in line for precision, while bodies are often merely suggested with loose, generalized marks of the pen or brush, leaving room for a viewer’s perception to fill in vacancies.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The generalized level of consumer stress also varied by country, with the U.S. on the lower end of the spectrum for growth.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025
Unlike in the United States, where the epidemic was primarily concentrated in specific high-risk groups, these regions faced a generalized epidemic.
—Jonathan Ellen, National Review, 13 Apr. 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Hands are typically next in line for precision, while bodies are often merely suggested with loose, generalized marks of the pen or brush, leaving room for a viewer’s perception to fill in vacancies.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The generalized level of consumer stress also varied by country, with the U.S. on the lower end of the spectrum for growth.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025
Unlike in the United States, where the epidemic was primarily concentrated in specific high-risk groups, these regions faced a generalized epidemic.
—Jonathan Ellen, National Review, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generalized
Adjective
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Fresenius Kabi also makes biosimilars, the generic forms of expensive biologic drugs such as Humira and Stelara.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
13 May 2025
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This could have devastating consequences for the U.S. since generic drugs make up nearly 90% of prescribed drugs in America.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Granlund was averaging approximately 1 point a game for the San Jose Sharks when Stars general manager Jim Nill sent the Sharks first- and third-round picks for Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci on Feb. 1.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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When these systems break under the stress of abuse, neglect, or general incompetence, bad things happen.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Doves are a universal sign of peace, which makes these an extra thoughtful hostess gift.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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Many companies have been raising prices to mitigate cost increases from the 10% universal tariffs on every product entering the United States and higher levies on Chinese goods.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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“Generalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalized. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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