in general
Example Sentences
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To tell whether stocks in general are cheap, many investors look to the market’s price/earnings ratio.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
He said maggots and flies were attracted to food left in general waste bins as they tended to be collected less often.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Do you have any thoughts on kid comedy in general?
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
“And in general, we try to pay attention to our fans.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Still, it is art of a sort, and since it is the only art most of us ever experience, it molds our ideas on art in general.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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