in general

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: for the most part : generally

In general, things are going as planned.

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Strappy sandals in general are having something of a moment in 2026. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026 This specific scenario is still hypothetical, but in general, mapmakers using their powers to litigate factional and personal grievances isn’t hard to imagine. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 That was the quote of the season from the Sox and a great observation on the fickleness of sports fans in general. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026 The interaction was representative of the evening in general. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in general

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1526, in the meaning defined above

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