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as in overall
belonging or relating to the whole
a general increase in postage rates there's been a general improvement in the economy
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as in broad
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
gave the general impression of being kindhearted a general course of study in American history
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as in prevailing
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
it was the general opinion that the politician was a liar the general mood of the nation was one of hope and optimism
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as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
a new kitchen tool of general usefulness a general education
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Recent Examples of general
Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Specifically, our bill ensures that firearms retailers are not considered differently than general or sporting goods merchants.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
The former five-star general’s immense popularity may seem exceptionally quaint amid today’s heightened polarization.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
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Naturally, Brancato’s incensed, and when McGee strolls into MTAC, the general orders him to arrest his boss.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Specifically, our bill ensures that firearms retailers are not considered differently than general or sporting goods merchants.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
Across from the sparkling Susquehanna River, there was a row of Democratic lawn signs: Malcolm Kenyatta for auditor general, Bob Casey for U.S. Senate, and, most important, in white letters atop a periwinkle not unlike that of the sky, Kamala Harris for President.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
The former five-star general’s immense popularity may seem exceptionally quaint amid today’s heightened polarization.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
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Our first test is UL's PCMark 10, which simulates a variety of real-world productivity and office workflows to measure overall system performance and also includes a storage subtest for the primary drive.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on returning to overall profitability and is pursuing strategic partnerships to strengthen long-term profitability.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The truck Sanchez is driving is one of hundreds of such next-generation vehicles that are part of a small but growing electric-truck ecosystem taking shape in California ahead of broader zero emission mandates.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The agency also has broad oversight of a swath of consumer goods, including cosmetics, electronic cigarettes and most foods.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Subscribe to Foreign Affairs to get unlimited access.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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The filing also addresses the company's ongoing administrative proceedings with the SEC and the settlement of a lawsuit filed by a former executive.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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In District 10, Batra, a former Intel and IBM executive, also faced a rematch of sorts as the City Council appointed him to the vacant seat in 2023 over several candidates, including Casey.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Some patients are using lower-than-recommended dosages of generic weight-loss drugs to slim down while saving money.Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Without that understanding, leaders can get seduced by the generic advice of outside consultants.Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Paris prosecutor on Wednesday requested a five-year prison sentence and a five-year ban from public office against far-right leader Marine Le Pen, at a trial where she and 24 others are accused of embezzling European Union funds.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Earlier on Wednesday, the union representing the department’s rank-and-file officers, whose complaints to county officials triggered the report, asserted that their recent public criticism of Corpus only had to do with her job performance.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Blackwood, who was drafted by the Devils in 2015 and played with the team from 2018 to 2023, is a pending unrestricted free agent.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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While the former is an unrestricted free agent, the latter would be retained by the Yankees if the team voids his opt-out by giving him an extension that would pay $36 million in 2025.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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But this also underscores the director’s challenge with the rest of the film.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Of the cast, Judy Greer stands out as the flustered but patient substitute pageant director and mom who learns to raise her voice in support of the kids the church wants to avoid and leave behind.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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