generality

But what level of generality is appropriate for this analysis?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026

This is obviously a gross generality, but it really feels true to me that people here tend to take a more optimistic tone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2025

For now, though, the generality of it all allows them to appreciate Hegseth’s vision.

From Slate ● Feb. 22, 2025

Yet, due to its generality, it can be applied to any social dilemma with diverse individuals, like climate change, for instance.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 26, 2024

And I thought how every safe generality I gathered in my travels was canceled by another.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

The majority opinion is particularly notable for refusing to accept broad generalities as sufficient historical evidence.

From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026

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

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

When Ms Harris did turn to policy details, she spoke in generalities.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2024

There did not seem to be any further question that he wanted to ask; still less did he feel any impulse to utter high-sounding generalities.

From "1984" by George Orwell