in general
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“The atmosphere that is here, the pride that everybody has in the school in general … it’s one of the most passionate alumni that you are going to have,” Knox said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
"I find in general that that people you know are very open to talking and helping," he says.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Globalization in general boosted corporate profit margins, whether it was call centers in Manila, car factories in Ciudad Juárez or iPhone assembly in Shenzhen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Supposedly, the compounds are a way to sleep better, heal faster, fight aging, combat certain medical conditions, and in general boost health and vitality.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2026
But at least no one tried to sabotage their planes, and in general they were treated with more gender equality than their American counterparts—possibly because the ATA included both men and women.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
