generally
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After an initial wave of backlash, the New York congresswoman’s videos of her fertility journey have generally been applauded by women on both sides of the aisle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
When that home is sold to a new owner, the county generally reassesses the home based on the purchase price.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
The effects were evident for at least two hours and generally disappeared within four to six hours, the study found.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Jonathan Schroden, chief research officer at the Center for Naval Analyses, told AFP that carrier strike groups are generally designed for six-month deployments for reasons "including sailor welfare."
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
There were practical jokes, including one on Hubert Hudson, the navigator, who was generally considered an oddball and a sitting duck for jokes.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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