generalize
verb (used with object)
to infer (a general principle, trend, etc.) from particular facts, statistics, or the like.
was generalizing
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past progressiveof generalize.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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He said he has always used the words "brothers and sisters" to show support for Cubans he's never met, but he was generalizing.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 15, 2021
And also the fact is as that most whistleblowers – and I got in a little trouble for this, as if I was generalizing – are not conformists who are entirely comfortable with their culture.
From Salon ● May 18, 2013
An Englishman who travels a good deal was generalizing at one of the clubs last night on the subject of the card sharpers who devote themselves exclusively to the ocean steamers.
From Taking Chances by Clarence L. Cullen
Sam was generalizing upon his very limited experience, and perhaps might be led hereafter to change his views.
From Sam's Chance And How He Improved It by Horatio Alger
The process was not logical; I was generalizing from a few instances, but I was convinced.
From From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life by A. T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan
