generally

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In California, mail-in ballots can arrive within seven days after election day and be counted, but they generally must be postmarked by election day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

In the three months to April - which is generally seen as a less volatile measure - the ONS said the economy grew by 0.7% compared with the previous three-month period.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Aftermarket business is generally higher-margin and more stable.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

People are generally much better at reading words than naming ink colors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

He was used to being on the giving end of this kind of behavior, which generally kept him from being on the receiving end.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman