generally

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Mecca, nestled in Saudi Arabia’s western mountains, is within range of Iranian missiles and drones, but it is far from the locus of fighting in the Persian Gulf and generally considered off-limits by the belligerents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

It left states leeway to define who is intellectually disabled but did clarify that an individual with an IQ under 70 is generally going to qualify.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

“Gridlock is generally great for stocks,” he added.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

But the EA emphasised that it was not generally funded to clear up the other sites identified on the watchlist and only does so in exceptional circumstances.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“They are generally long; but whether always charming, it is not for me to determine.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen