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generic

[juh-ner-ik] / dʒəˈnɛr ɪk /


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Australia’s Patrick Brammall is engaging as Andy’s love interest, but his underwritten character is one of those generic dial-a-hunk types that pop up in woman-centered stories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Competition from generic drugs weighed on results, Novartis said, though it backed its guidance for the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

To avoid legal repercussions, some of these businesses might offer generic versions of popular characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The company is one of the world’s largest generic drugmakers, but it is just beginning to hit its stride as a maker of brand-name specialty products.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The headphones make me look like the generic alternative to an X-Wing fighter pilot, so I only wear them when I’m in my room.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman




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