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general

[jen-er-uhl] / ˈdʒɛn ər əl /




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The first batches of votes include the earliest voters, who tend to be more decisive and engaged than the general public.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Prospect general secretary Mike Clancy said defence workers and civil servants are "crying out for certainty", while trade body ADS said some small and medium enterprises are "really struggling".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The Florida attorney general is seeking stronger protections for minor users and damages set at $10,000 per violation.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

OpenAI’s explosive growth has come on the back of a “web of deceit and the exploitation of users,” alleges Florida’s attorney general in a new lawsuit.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

In general, though, we learned that, as thrilling as it looked, trying to maneuver a body suddenly weightless out in space could actually be quite tiring for the person.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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