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[juh-ner-ik] / dʒəˈnɛr ɪk /


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Speaking of unwatchable, if you’re over the age of, say, 11, feel free to skip the utterly generic and bland “The Mandalorian and Grogo,” the worst “Star Wars” spinoff movie yet.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

Many generic drugmakers agreed to hold off launching in the U.S. until 2022, then sell only up to limited quantities, starting at a low single-digit percentage of the market and rising to 30% by 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

Police initially struggled to identify suspects, as the descriptions given were generic and a detective compiled an error-ridden photo lineup, according to the center.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

The team are now MI London, whose blue kit matches the owners' other franchise teams including Mumbai Indians but is very generic.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

They could even afford Coca-Cola instead of their customary generic pop, and brand-name Kraft macaroni and cheese; this was a source of distinct pride.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz




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