in general
Idioms-
Referring to a group of persons or a subject as a whole, as opposed to particular ones. For example, I am speaking about contracts in general , or Girls in general mature at a younger age than boys . [Late 1300s] For an antonym, see in particular .
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For the most part; commonly, usually. For example, In general the children behaved very well , or Our winters are quite mild in general . [Early 1700s]
Example Sentences
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A 2025 Brookings Institution analysis of six of them found that the problematic enrollment patterns prevalent in North Carolina and Arizona hold true for state programs in general.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
"When you think about the people who are choosing not to vaccinate their children, these are also the people that have medical hesitancy in general," she told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Secondly, there has been a misconception about fructose in general being harmful for cardiovascular health regardless of the source, and that fruit juices are beneficial for health.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Others said they supported mental health treatment in general but argued that the proposed center would be too close to nearby schools, day cares and churches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
"I don't know. He thinks it was me. Not the show in general."
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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