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Ex. Overall, the consumption of fish and chips declined over the period,
whereas the amount of pizza and hamburgers that were eaten increased.
Overview Language
As a general trend, Generally speaking,
As can be seen, In common,
As is observed, In general,
As is presented, It can be clearly seen that
As an overall trend, It is obvious that
At the first glance, it is clear Overall
Language of approximation
about a little more than
almost a little less than
approximately more or less
around nearly
just about practically the same
just below roughly
just over roughly the same
just under well above
well below
1. Between ... (year/ month) ... and ... (year/ month) ...
2. From ... (year/ month/ day/date) ...to ... (year/month/day /date) …
3. In... (year/ month) ...
4. On ... (day/ day of the week/ a date) ...
5. At ......, In ......, By ......
6. During ... (year)...
7. Over the period/ over the century/ later half of the year/ the year...
8. Over the next/past/previous days/weeks/months/years/ decades …