1
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
While cocktail attire is generally more elevated than semi-formal, that doesn't mean the latter can be entirely casual.
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Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The city of Aurora wouldn’t be providing funding through the program and generally wouldn’t have much involvement in it, Lindburg said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Where to Stay Noah Beach Hotel & Suites Accommodations in this tiny town generally keep pace with Mahahual’s barefoot attitude, but Noah stands out for its minimal, contemporary spaces and thoughtful service.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
During winter, temperatures hover around 50 to 60 degrees during the day, and drop as low as 30 at night, but the upside is generally fewer tourists and less crowds in the park.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
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But a revolution usually needs a leader for the revolution.—
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The animal's tail is usually held up, with the tip curving downward, and its legs are equally lengthened.—
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Minnesota is also reeling from the ongoing billion-dollar fraud scandal, in which federal prosecutors say nearly 100 suspects, mostly immigrants from Somalia, stole taxpayer money by billing the state for nutrition, housing and behavioral health services that never actually happened.—
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For those who go above their hours, Garden City paid out $305,000 in overtime in 2025, mostly for public works and law enforcement employees.—
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
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That design allows the attack to slip through protections that would normally stop malware in its tracks.—
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The group, mainly millennials and young Gen Xers, grew up in the internet era and recognize how technology can switch up the status quo.—
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The Western Apache were mainly foragers and hunters, Roos said.—
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The swearing-in ceremony, expected to draw more than 1,000 people, will be held at the Milander Center, a venue not typically used for mayoral inaugurations.—
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Most notably, the cells remained stable at 85°C (185 degrees Fahrenheit), surviving extreme heat levels that would have typically caused previous versions of the material to fail.—
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The performance is forceful enough for this Bug to operate chiefly as a character study.—
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They can be summoned via the third-party app Honk, which chiefly is used by tow truck operators to find stranded customers.—
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The commission primarily opens inquiries in response to tips – and bigger investigations can often take years to complete.—
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Calhoun pointed to 1982, when the penny’s composition became primarily zinc with a touch of copper.—
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While the company largely stays out of the headlines, Applecart has a leading place in an emerging but discreet cohort of companies and organizations aimed at reaching key figures in industry and government.—
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Zoey Deutch stars in the film as the actress Jean Seberg opposite a largely French cast, including Guillaume Marbeck as Breathless filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard.—
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“Generally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generally. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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