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generalization

[jen-er-uh-luh-zay-shuhn] / ˌdʒɛn ər ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /






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The VMI plaintiffs argued that even if a generalization that most women couldn’t make it through VMI was right, they were an exception that meant the blanket exclusion violated their rights.

From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2026

This is a generalization not based on facts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026

If Levick shies away from generalization, he too is a composer not easily pinned down.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2025

But what Jones and Whewell showed was that, specifically related to agricultural land, Ricardo had crafted a huge generalization that didn't map onto the reality of the situation.

From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2025

Wilkerson begins the paragraph by stating that the actions of her protagonists are universal, but she does not rest with that generalization.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

But a first breakthrough is usually followed by improvements and generalizations, so this might eventually lead to better data analysis tools in many branches of science.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Evocative anecdotes and sharp observations work better than vague praise or sweeping generalizations.

From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026

Throughout “Those Who Are About to Die,” the reader comes upon fascinating generalizations, usually introduced by attention-arousing brief sentences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

It blasted his rant as “dangerous and wrong” on social media, adding that “responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making generalizations and demonizing law-abiding citizens.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2026

Such sweeping generalizations were routinely accepted, mainly because those attacked were not unified enough politically to counter the charges.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy


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