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On the whole

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General Perspective

Use it to summarize your opinion about a topic, indicating a general impression rather than specific details.

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There were a few rough patches, but on the whole, I think the project went well.
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Implicit Contrast

Implies that while there may have been issues, they were minor compared to the overall positive outcome.

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She made a few errors, but on the whole, her presentation was excellent.
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Positive Tendency

Often suggests that the speaker has a generally favorable or optimistic view of the situation being discussed.

Illustration for Positive Tendency
On the whole, my experiences at the new job have been positive.
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