in general
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Chip stocks in general faced their worst two-day decline since October, and big tech overall was the biggest drag on the market today.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
The claim has been made that the baby boomers in general, and the late baby boomers in particular, have done rather better than the generations that followed.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
She also eats out less in general, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Baseman speaks enthusiastically about his work in general, but becomes more animated when talking about cats.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
He starts mumbling about his too-small backpack and the cramped plane and the whole trip in general.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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