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

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 Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)

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 Alger, Horatio

I suspect that Euripides was generalizing rashly when he said that woman is woman's natural ally.

From The Intelligence of Woman by George, Walter Lionel