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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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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Since the start of 2023-24, Arsenal have scored 27 general set-piece goals, but Everton aren’t far behind on 25.
—Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
The Gwangju uprising Before Tuesday, martial law was last declared in South Korea by Chun Doo-hwan, a general who rose to power in a coup following the 1979 assassination of President Park Chung-hee — a former general who had also declared martial law while in power to crack down on dissent.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Since the start of 2023-24, Arsenal have scored 27 general set-piece goals, but Everton aren’t far behind on 25.
—Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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In 1970, Hafez al-Assad, an air-force general, seized power and imposed the highly repressive political system that lasted until this weekend.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
The Gwangju uprising Before Tuesday, martial law was last declared in South Korea by Chun Doo-hwan, a general who rose to power in a coup following the 1979 assassination of President Park Chung-hee — a former general who had also declared martial law while in power to crack down on dissent.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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As burnout has shown to affect women disproportionately to men, Kathy McCabe bridges a growing gap between productivity and overall employee satisfaction.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Further, the project also starts at No. 15 on the overall Top Latin Albums for Sky’s first entry as an artist there.Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
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Ives and Ward acknowledge that Cruise did bring GM access to technology that has helped improve safety features across its broader lineup and helped attract top software engineers to the automaker.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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This tragic incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of chronic pain, which affects millions of Americans and is often linked to significant mental and emotional distress.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.Daniel Thorp-Lancaster, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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Get unlimited digital access, along with subscriber-exclusive content, and more.Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Even in a car market as EV-crazy as China’s, some auto executives aren’t completely convinced by electrification.Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Recording Academy and Davis announced on Wednesday that the veteran executive will be celebrated with the 2025 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons honor at The Beverly Hilton on Feb. 1, a day before the 2025 Grammy Awards.Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Other kinds of beverages also can contain the dye, like several strawberry milk brands or various generic manufacturers of pink lemonade mixes.Alexander Tin, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Finally, other countries often have more government control over medication costs which could contribute to generic versions of tretinoin being more readily available and affordable.Jasmine Browley, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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The ultimate guide to earning passive income online For some, that could mean opting for a public university with lower tuition for in-state students or attending a school that offers you a generous financial aid package.Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Wendy Williams’ recent public outings have been far and few, but her latest appearance this week was for a major milestone.Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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This can occur when staff have physical access to facilities or unrestricted access to systems.Murali Thalluri, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Goldschmidt, 37, is an unrestricted free agent for the first time following eight years with the Arizona Diamondbacks and six with the St. Louis Cardinals.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Anthony is extensively involved in philanthropy, with efforts including lending his plane to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant a wish for a child with cancer and serving on the board of directors of Kristi House Children’s Advocacy Center in Miami.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Grenell, who during Trump’s first term served as acting director of national intelligence and as ambassador to Germany, previously worked at the United Nations Security Council.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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