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generic

[juh-ner-ik] / dʒəˈnɛr ɪk /


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“The temptation is always to say, ‘Well, let’s just widen it out at the edges, just be a bit more generic and then we can almost appeal to anyone,’” Saunders said.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Fender lost a 2009 attempt to trademark the Strat shape in the U.S. after more than a dozen companies argued the shape had become generic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Ozempic showed odds of nearly 19, while generic semaglutide products showed odds of 21.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Several generic versions have also launched in India, with prices up to 80% lower than Novo Nordisk’s pricing for the brand-name versions.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The best breakdancers had their own signature styles, and my moves were still generic.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi




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