Generic intervals are commonly used in music theory.

Accountants general are responsible for managing the financial affairs of a government.

The governors-general attended the state dinner.

The alternation of generations is a biological process known as metagenesis.

Caviar to the general

He out-generaled his opponent in the chess match.

He tried to out-general his opponent in the chess match.

The captains general led the army to victory.

The abbots general gathered for a meeting.

The abbot general is responsible for overseeing all the monastic orders.