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generic

[juh-ner-ik] / dʒəˈnɛr ɪk /


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Ipsen’s strategy in recent years sought to put the company on several legs so it could absorb a looming hit from generic competition for its best-selling product, cancer drug Somatuline, Loew said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Perhaps, just like in the food chain, there will be another bigger predator that takes over the city, a secret third thing that turns this generic Roblox neighborhood into something even more unrecognizable.

From Slate Sep. 6, 2026

The Schoolwear Association said the plans could mean parents spend more on replacing lower-quality generic garments, which might not last as long as branded ones.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

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

He doubted that she had ever written him anything at all, except for the generic Love, Kainene, on his birthday cards.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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