in general

Example Sentences

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Experts say the Golden State is simply not building enough affordable housing — or indeed, enough housing in general.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

People like index funds in general, but they have a particular taste for S&P 500 funds, which are hundreds of billions of dollars ahead of any other funds.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

This is why almost every argument against a specific tax proposal is usually just an argument against taxes in general.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

I do not believe that there is widespread fraud in the California primary, or in American elections in general, because the evidence does not support that conspiracy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

It was easy to say good-bye to the monks in general, but not to Brother Ferz, who made me a novice and taught me to read and write.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri