as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
a bird's-eye look at the current situation in that part of the world
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Adjective
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Thus far, though, it’s been an elixir for the American economy, which was suffering from inflation and a general malaise.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025 -
That tracks with the general rhythm of a long-haul flight: meal service, lull, second meal, descent.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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More Black people are turning to the keto lifestyle as a way to take control of their health, energy, and overall well-being.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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As a result, Flynn said the overall weather pattern may become more conducive to a longer heat wave as the calendar pages turn.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Hartman characterized her dismissal as an indication of a broader destabilization inside the Justice Department and Trump administration.—
Scott MacFarlane
July 10,
CBS News,
10 July 2025
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Some reports estimate that tens of thousands of moderate Muslims also have been killed by extremists in Nigeria, reflecting the broader toll of militant violence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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“Bird's-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bird%27s-eye. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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