generally
adverb
gen·er·al·ly
ˈjen-rə-lē 
ˈje-nə-,
ˈje-nər-lē
Examples of generally in a Sentence
He talked generally about his plans.
I had a generally good day.
It generally takes about a month for the shipment to arrive.
When stocks are up, bonds are generally down.
This town is generally regarded as a good place to raise kids.
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Its servers are generally older women who, frankly, all seem to be looking forward to the end of their shifts.
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Over days, referees compared petition signatures against photocopies — generally years-old signatures from when voters first registered.
—Adam Davis, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
More generally, showing how culturally in tune a company is can be a differentiator at a time when sameness and ease are prominent in beauty.
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Over days, referees compared petition signatures against photocopies — generally years-old signatures from when voters first registered.
—Adam Davis, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
More generally, showing how culturally in tune a company is can be a differentiator at a time when sameness and ease are prominent in beauty.
—Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The overall blooming season for a magnolia tree generally lasts 2 to 4weeks.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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generally
adverb
gen·er·al·ly
ˈjen-(ə-)rə-lē
ˈjen-ər-lē
1
: for the most part
generally speaking
2
: as a rule : usually
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