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- verb Present participle of
overgeneralize .
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Examples
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Nah, we much prefer to argue that progressive people tend to be liberal (note the lack of blanket terms like “always,” never liked ‘em since they invariably make you look like you’re overgeneralizing).
The Volokh Conspiracy » CNN Profiles Lawyers in Same-Sex Marriage Case 2010
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I think statements to that effect are very unfair and overgeneralizing.
Think Progress » Mississippi school district cancels prom after same-sex couple planned to attend. 2010
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As to the citizenry, overgeneralizing as you have would be be a serious mistake for a lawyer working here on a pro hac vice admission.
The Volokh Conspiracy » $9 Million Alienation of Affections Damages Award 2010
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The authors cautioned against overgeneralizing but said the study showed that accumulating experience alone isn't enough to keep surgeons in top form, so more late-career training may be necessary.
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The way some liberals talk about the economy, with the gross, inchoate overgeneralizing about “them” reminds me of the way conservatives talk about terrorism.
Matthew Yglesias » Rahm Emanuel Suggests He Agrees Stimulus Package Wasn’t Big Enough 2009
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As to the citizenry, overgeneralizing as you have would be be a serious mistake for a lawyer working here on a pro hac vice admission.
The Volokh Conspiracy » $9 Million Alienation of Affections Damages Award 2010
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- And, finally, due to their cognitively-distorted perfectionistic appraisal strategies, they enhance stress by overgeneralizing, catastrophizing, and dichotomizing (stress enhancement mechanism).
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At risk of overgeneralizing, the problem isn't that Dems aren't capable of winning an argument.
Dems too quick to internalize that losing feeling Greg Sargent 2010
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At risk of overgeneralizing, the problem isn't that Dems aren't capable of winning an argument.
Why did the Democrats falter on the tax cuts? Ezra Klein 2010
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- And, finally, due to their cognitively-distorted perfectionistic appraisal strategies, they enhance stress by overgeneralizing, catastrophizing, and dichotomizing (stress enhancement mechanism).
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