in general

Example Sentences

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Sustained higher inflation could push rates up, but the weakness of the UK's jobs market and sluggish economic growth in general means this is by no means certain.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Fernando Guerra, director of the Center for the Study of Los Angeles at Loyola Marymount University, said voters sometimes favor their local representative even if they have issues with city government in general.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Inflation in general has risen as a result of high fuel costs and Victor explained that there are signs of a broader economic slowdown.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

He welcomes the diversity in ages and backgrounds, saying it "just enriches the crew in general."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I’d cut and folded squares of fabric for the quilting class and tried to push away the thought of leaving, the box of letters under my bed, and Momma in general.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry