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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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as in executive
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Recent Examples of general
Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
To accommodate the changes, the general government budget will be reduced, meaning there would be no overall budget increase.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Laura Kelly, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
The opposition leader was expected to meet with Luis Almagro, the secretary general of the Organization of American States, on Monday afternoon and had plans to travel to other Latin American countries, including Panama and the Dominican Republic, before heading to his home country.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Sheila Ford Hamp stepped up to support general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell when the Detroit Lions were 4-18-1 under their leadership.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
To accommodate the changes, the general government budget will be reduced, meaning there would be no overall budget increase.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Trudeau said Canada’s governor general has granted his request that a new session of Parliament is needed, and the Parliament will be in prorogue until March 24.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
The opposition leader was expected to meet with Luis Almagro, the secretary general of the Organization of American States, on Monday afternoon and had plans to travel to other Latin American countries, including Panama and the Dominican Republic, before heading to his home country.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Blue Jays originally drafted Hoffman as the ninth overall pick in the 2014 MLB draft, but traded him to Colorado in the deal that sent Troy Tulowitzki to Toronto.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
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By taking a holistic view of a patient’s circumstances, nurse practitioners can advocate for systemic solutions that improve the overall quality of life.—
Ann Marie P. Mauro,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2025
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Congress last year passed the law being challenged with broad bipartisan support and President Joe Biden signed it into law.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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Health equity requires a broader approach — one that recognizes and acts on the importance of real life variables like access to nutritious food, stable housing, and transportation.—
Ann Marie P. Mauro,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2025
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
9 Jan. 2025
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For a little more, General Admission Plus allows unlimited ins and outs.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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After getting off to a rocky start, the company got a boost in the form of a $30 million token purchase by Justin Sun, a cryptocurrency executive who has been targeted by the Securities and Exchange Commission on fraud claims unrelated to World Liberty Financial.—
Karen Yourish,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Tannenbaum was a Dolphins executive from 2015 to 2018.—
Mike Sando,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Once a court rules that the use of a word or phrase has become so widespread its meaning is generic, trademarks associated with it become invalid.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2025
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Retail drugs that have no generic equivalent and have been on the market for at least seven years can be eligible for negotiation.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
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Pitbull has been very public about his desire to fight in the UFC, but White wasn’t as definitive in his speech about the Brazilian legend and reigning Bellator featherweight champion.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Here is a look at the foreign leaders who are coming to Washington for the 60th inauguration: China Chinese President Xi Jinping was the first foreign leader whose invitation to the inauguration became public in December.—
Adriana Gomez Licon,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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Stay Or Go? Green Bay’s class of unrestricted free agents is led by center Josh Myers and kicker Brandon McManus.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Savard carries a $3.5 million cap hit and is an unrestricted free agent after this season.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Dwayne Burks is the executive director of Gateway Gaston, an organization that connects people with resources.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2025
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With the recent start of the 119th Congress and the imminent beginning of a second Trump administration, key nominations are drawing attention, with particular concern over Kash Patel's nomination to be director of the FBI.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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