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as in usually
according to the usual course of things
after lunch we generally go for a walk
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as in mostly
for the most part
generally, I don't care for raw vegetables
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Recent Examples of generally
The Israelis generally shared Hezbollah intelligence with the United States and European allies.
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Mark Mazzetti, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The tradition has extended to non-human missions and has generally been adopted by space agencies around the world.
—Ars Technica, 29 Dec. 2024
Pop culture seized on the moment with light-hearted movies like Smokey and the Bandit and TV series like The Dukes of Hazzard that generally presented the region as one of rednecks and good ole’ boys.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
In the Northeast, light snow is expected to continue into Christmas Eve, with accumulations generally under a couple of inches, reaching parts of the New York City Tri-state and southern New England.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mark Mazzetti, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The tradition has extended to non-human missions and has generally been adopted by space agencies around the world.
—Ars Technica, 29 Dec. 2024
Pop culture seized on the moment with light-hearted movies like Smokey and the Bandit and TV series like The Dukes of Hazzard that generally presented the region as one of rednecks and good ole’ boys.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
In the Northeast, light snow is expected to continue into Christmas Eve, with accumulations generally under a couple of inches, reaching parts of the New York City Tri-state and southern New England.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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During that stretch, Nvidia fell into a correction , usually defined as a retreat of 10% or more from a recent high or a record close.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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In most cases what sets the basis for a peacefully cohabitation is usually their introduction, which must be carried out slowly and mindfully.Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The pledges mostly have to do with encouraging dialogue and cooperation among different religious groups.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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It's expected to be finalized in October. ELECTIONS 2024 The three lieutenant governor candidates had their first and probably only debate on Tuesday at the state fair ― a mostly placid affair with room for only a few polite political jabs.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024
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This is also mainly why the Silicon Valley money layer are still somewhat baffled and bewildered by gaming.Ollie Barder, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Grand Rapids could see a snow showers with a 40% chance of snow on New Year's Day, mainly before 1 p.m. NYE could also see rain and snow showers before 10 p.m. and wind gusts as high as 18 mph, according to NWS Grand Rapids.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
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Each senator who is being sworn in will have an escort with them, who is typically a current or retired senator.Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Also known as flakka or gravel, Alpha-PVP is typically white or pink, and can be eaten, snorted, injected or vaporized in e-cigarettes, according to the DEA.CBS News, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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But these symbols are also, and chiefly, a celebration of the wonderfully bonkers range of things that constitute this beautifully large and strange nation.Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, other countries and jurisdictions have taken the lead — chiefly the EU and Australia, which have legislatively approved CbC reporting.Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Funding came primarily from Robert Lifton, then in his late 50s, a businessman who had been involved in bars, hotels and entertainment ventures, but never sports.Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Since 2010, the allies have coordinated on this nuclear issue, primarily via the Extended Deterrence Dialogue.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Arizona has largely benefitted from the CHIPS Act, which President Joe Biden enacted in 2022 to revive the nation's role in making microchips that power cellphones, computers, appliances, medical devices and much more.Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Any continuing resolution that largely funds programs at the 2024 levels would include cuts.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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That measure is aimed at preventing neighborhoods from losing their main source of food or prescriptions, which disproportionately affects areas that are predominantly Black.Kate Selig, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Fourteen policemen and several militants were killed, according to the Syrian Interior Ministry. Tartus and the wider coastal region are predominantly Alawite.Barak Ravid, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Generally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generally. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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