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generality

[jen-uh-ral-i-tee] / ˌdʒɛn əˈræl ɪ ti /


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But that sweeping generality about serenity’s devaluation could easily apply to any culture, Hayao Miyazaki might say.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

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

As a way to get a rough estimate, however, the capture-recapture method is effective, and of more generality than the fish example might suggest.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

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

From Slate Jun. 26, 2026

"Nothing like this has ever happened to me, and in these kinds of important matters, it's important to speak very clearly and not to speak in generalities," France forward Mbappe said.

From BBC Feb. 17, 2026

To deal in sweeping generalities a moment, the Palisade is significantly more comfortable, more spoiling and more generous than the Grand Highlander Hybrid, for about the same money.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 8, 2026

Trafficking in generalities rarely leads to universal truth.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 4, 2024

Instead he looked into the middle distance and spoke in generalities, with so delicate an air as to give the impression that he had become partly invisible.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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