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as in usually
according to the usual course of things
after lunch we generally go for a walk
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as in mostly
for the most part
generally, I don't care for raw vegetables
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Recent Examples of generally
Where to find zinc Zinc is found in both animal and plant sources, though animal sources are generally absorbed more easily by the body.
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Lauren Manaker, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
Eye-wateringly expensive when new, Bristol’s cars today command a wide range of values, depending on the model and condition, with good examples (apart from the rare Fighter) generally available in the $50,000 to $150,000 range.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
These limits are generally increased each year based on inflation.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
And more questions to answer… The NFL will likely also have a traditional domestic opening game, which generally features the reigning Super Bowl champions raising their title banner on NBC on Thursday night.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Manaker, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
Eye-wateringly expensive when new, Bristol’s cars today command a wide range of values, depending on the model and condition, with good examples (apart from the rare Fighter) generally available in the $50,000 to $150,000 range.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
These limits are generally increased each year based on inflation.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
And more questions to answer… The NFL will likely also have a traditional domestic opening game, which generally features the reigning Super Bowl champions raising their title banner on NBC on Thursday night.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally
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Invariably, anarchy reigns both on stage and off in the wings, usually exacerbated by the triangular tensions — sometimes romantic, sometimes simply professional — produced between the weekly celebrity guest, Kermit and Miss Piggy.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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On top of that, the Americans usually have five forwards and one defenseman above plus-10.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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That contrasts with traditional bespoke or site-built houses, put up mostly on the property.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid released from mushrooms is mostly evaporated and mushrooms are deep golden brown, 2–3 minutes more.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Unlike, say, Hannah Einbinder, the Biebers are not normally known for their red carpet activism.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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Norwegian Volunteer Aid has sent salmon-fishing nets that would normally be recycled after use.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Frey and You also suggested Texas’ recent domestic migration boom may have been mainly a pandemic phenomenon.—
William Tong,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The task of adding — and removing — sports from the Olympics falls mainly to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
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Venus, by contrast, has multiple layers of cloud-decks spanning something like 20 kilometers in altitude, such that 0% of the surface is typically visible at any time from space, as opposed to more like ~50% for planet Earth.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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The traditional skimo format is an individual racing against the clock, not in a cluster of competitors, and courses have elevation gains typically ranging from 1,640 to 2,300 feet.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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This list is intended chiefly to get the gears of your own moviegoing memories turning.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Post’s book coverage—chiefly via the beloved Book World section—has long been a gold standard in the industry.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Feb. 2026
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While the biggest takeaways from the survey focused primarily on job security concerns, many respondents were regularly using AI and saw it as beneficial.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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The black expanse of thin, dense and relatively young basalt from those centers stands in stark contrast to thicker, more buoyant continental crust, which is primarily granite but contains the full gamut of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks and can be billions of years old.—
Evan Howell,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
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The practice is dangerous and largely unregulated, with workers often paid the equivalent of about $18 to $24 for a 10-hour shift.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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He was largely considered to be one of the most clutch kickers of his generation.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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