These rules can be exploited, but exist because they are generally successful.

The German operation was generally successful, but did not go entirely according to plan.

In this he was generally successful, given the friendly British stance.

The live performances were generally successful although not all cities took to the band.

Since the end of the cold war, private American entities have been generally successful in their own foreign relations.

At this stage of the war these raids were generally successful.

State officials said that the crackdown had been generally successful.

Although it did not win universal support, this destructive effort was generally successful.

That system is generally successful, but it can occasionally drive you nuts.

As the 1730s progressed, London continued to be generally successful.