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Recent Examples of generalized
And a generalized grievance does not provide standing in federal court.
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Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
The Power of Purpose in Early Development Purpose, as defined in psychological research, is a stable and generalized intention to accomplish something meaningful to the self and of consequence to the world beyond the self.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
These are more targeted and surely more effective expenditures than generalized tax rebate checks.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025
Those with a traumatic past could feel a generalized type of anxiety or stress.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
The Power of Purpose in Early Development Purpose, as defined in psychological research, is a stable and generalized intention to accomplish something meaningful to the self and of consequence to the world beyond the self.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
These are more targeted and surely more effective expenditures than generalized tax rebate checks.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025
Those with a traumatic past could feel a generalized type of anxiety or stress.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generalized
Adjective
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These can include the Barnum Effect, in which someone accepts vague or generic personality descriptions as specific and accurate to themselves, or confirmation bias, in which a person places too much confidence in information that affirms their existing beliefs.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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But because nearly every one of these competitions includes the prospect of a USA-Mexico and/or USA-Canada meeting, the generic pressure to participate is far higher than in your average UEFA Nations League match might be.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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This misguided individual, as well as others, hold a general population accountable for the actions of an entire nation.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Even in high school, but especially college-level, teaching general courses like psychology or sociology usually require a master’s or doctorate-level degree.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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As more people lose jobs to AI automation, the case for universal basic income will gain widespread traction.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Through museum artifacts, interactive storytelling, hands-on activities, music and cultural celebrations, children will learn that no matter where one goes, curiosity and connection are universal.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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“Generalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalized. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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