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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
generalize .
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Examples
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To the extent that we suggest and infer meaning in countless non-verbal modes of expression, a hermeneutics that takes verbal communication as the definitive case of evoking and apprehending meaning inappropriately generalizes from the most formalized and unusual sphere of meaning-making to the more common and less specific spheres.
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The technique "generalizes"--i.e., it teaches your brain how to deal with fear more efficiently.
Secret #3: Fear Removal Steven Barnes 2008
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The technique "generalizes"--i.e., it teaches your brain how to deal with fear more efficiently.
Archive 2008-03-01 Steven Barnes 2008
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Rabbi Wolpe's summary about what Nazis are and do packs a wallop, but he generalizes and, even exaggerates for effect.
Michele Somerville: Should Susan Sarandon Apologize For Calling The Pope A "Nazi?" Michele Somerville 2011
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First, she says that it's nearly impossible for gay men to be monogamous and then she generalizes that all Jewish men are liars Cohen is both gay and Jewish.
Top Moments: Flash-Dancing with Nancy Grace and The Good Wife's Sexy Tease 2011
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As Chomsky says, 'the doctrine traces far back and generalizes worldwide, to U.S. home territory as well.
Bianca Jagger: The Fall of Mubarak Bianca Jagger 2011
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As an example of his style, which at the same time generalizes a portion of his argument, the following may well be given:
A REVIEW 2010
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Poisoning is their way of eliminating the annoyance, and the action very often generalizes to many dogs, including dogs they've never had contact with.
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The article lacks any real data to support its claims; and the author generalizes her anecdote into a statement about all women (and men).
Stop Stereotyping Female Entrepreneurs Halle Tecco 2010
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