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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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
While there is generally news coverage around the allegations and arrests, there is limited coverage on the outcomes, which are often plea agreements to lesser violent crimes, case dismissals, and confidential settlements.
—Jeffrey O'Brien, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Indians generally revere elephants and tolerate a great deal of hardship to enable coexistence—about 500 humans are killed due to human-elephant conflict annually there.
—Nitin Sekar, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025
Smokers and those with diabetes are generally not good candidates, as the tummy skin is undermined during the surgery, and these conditions can affect circulation and slow healing.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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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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