generalities

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Jun. 26, 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

"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

Trafficking in generalities rarely leads to universal truth.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

He may have used generalities, “What if a boy got in a fight...” to keep all the angles open until he’d investigated every single one.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss