on the whole

We didn’t want to make a blanket statement on the whole thing.

Trump, his advisor and agents are attempting to impose a revolutionary project on the whole of American life that will, in various ways, likely impact every person in the country.

Although lower-income and younger people are straining more to keep up with expenses and make debt payments, households on the whole are managing well.

While private citizens have a right to keep their medical records confidential, it is argued that political leaders do not have this luxury because their health can have an impact on the whole country.

"We've seen a couple scuttle low but on the whole, it's been OK. It's on the slow side, but it's been alright."