generally

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“The 2y auction, which generally tends to produce firm results, is also worth watching because weak results there often foreshadow a softer outcome in the following week’s 10y auction,” they added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

But the EA emphasised that it was not generally funded to clear up the other sites identified on the watchlist and only does so in exceptional circumstances.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Atlantic hurricanes are more dangerous to human life and property as they are generally closer to more heavily populated areas.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

From several centimeters to several meters, this flooding is generally characterized by several waves, and the first waves are not necessarily the largest.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

I found him sitting out in the middle of the floor on his stool, a pose which is generally indicative of some mental energy on his part.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker