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generally
[ jen-er-uh-lee ]
adverb
- usually; commonly; ordinarily:
He generally comes home at noon.
Antonyms:
- with respect to the larger part; for the most part:
a generally accurate interpretation of the facts.
- without reference to or disregarding particular persons, things, situations, etc., that may be an exception:
generally speaking.
generally
/ ˈɛəɪ /
adverb
- usually; as a rule
- commonly or widely
- without reference to specific details or facts; broadly
51Թ History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Federal immigration authorities generally only detain individuals when they are a public danger or flight risk but the Trump administration has at times taken more aggressive actions.
Trade deals are fiendishly complicated, require complex trade offs, and generally take years to finalise.
He said he generally agrees that Sable has the necessary permits to restart oil production, and noted that local oil is better than the alternative, especially when there’s still demand for such fuel.
While little research has been carried out regarding pitches for female athletes specifically, plenty of data has been gathered in football generally.
“With many of these countries, and generally with the world, we have a trade surplus when it comes to services,” Rothstein said.
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