generalities

Example Sentences

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Speaking in generalities about institutions, the rule of law, and the inheritance of American democracy, he named no president and aired no specific grievance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"Maybe he knows how to "be" PM but not how to "do" it. They don't actually know what they want to do beyond the level of vague generalities," the insider argues.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024

By contrast, if someone hasn't actually stayed at, say, the hotel they are reviewing, or didn't dine at the restaurant they are writing about, they'll use abstract generalities loosely related to the experience.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024

Given that she’s already part of an administration that has put months or years of work into these issues, these are more than just generalities.

From Slate • Aug. 14, 2024

Impatient with his generalities, I said, “You imply that this isn’t the right moment. Would you advise me to cancel my audience?”

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin