generalized

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Recent Examples of generalized In a study published last year in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering, Sayour treated mice with a generalized vaccine, using mRNA to stimulate production of a protein called PD-L1, making their tumors more susceptible to immunotherapy. Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026 There was a generalized perception among some in the Holy See that a powerful American who could stand up to another powerful American was a factor in Leo's selection. USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026 Marouf said fear of generalized violence, or political or social upheaval at home, is also not a strong enough argument for asylum in most cases. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026 Each entry in a report includes the defendant’s name, their mug shot, a generalized location and an arrest summary that includes charges, if the arrest resulted from a warrant, the warrant details and the arrest address. Wendi C. Thomas, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for generalized
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Adjective
  • Rather than prescribing a generic gym split, Jimenez’s programming prioritized cardiovascular efficiency, resistance training, stability, and mobility.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
  • India and Canada recently approved their first generic versions of Ozempic, and countries including China, Brazil and South Africa are expected to soon follow, according to Robin Feldman, a pharmaceutical and intellectual property law expert at the University of California Law San Francisco.
    Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Adjective
  • The Fields pairs highly adaptable facilities with expert, hands-on production support — a combination that general manager RoseMary Prodonovich says is designed to fuel creative endeavors.
    Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 15 May 2026
  • Husband is a genuinely excellent partner and a kind, funny, good person in general.
    Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • Whatever happens to this family or to this woman, for me, is a universal example of the pain of a mother and the pain of a woman in an unjust situation.
    Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 15 May 2026
  • She is known for her stories that deal with universal, crossover themes of love and friendship.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 15 May 2026

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“Generalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalized. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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