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generally

[jen-er-uh-lee] / ˈdʒɛn ər ə li /


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Others noted that they couldn’t charge at home, which is generally a deal-killer for EV ownership, since costs go up while convenience plummets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

Friday will bring more sunshine for many and generally lighter winds, although parts of northern Scotland will remain blustery.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

This explanation fits the evidence better than ordinary wear, which generally smooths a coin's surface over time, or corrosion, which tends to remove or chemically alter material.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026

It is generally easier for Hong Kong passport holders to enter Taiwan than those with mainland Chinese passports, who must also apply for special permission to travel there.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026

She generally slept in the middle of a troop of girls.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer


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