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The story is largely true.
He is largely responsible for the problem.
The economy is based largely on farming.
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The patients who stand to benefit most from BCI are largely unreached.
—Tetiana Aleksandrova, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
In season three, this argument has largely taken a cynical, nihilistic turn.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 May 2026
Red light therapy and cold exposure have meaningful research behind them, while NAD+ drips, stem cell injections and peptide therapy remain largely unproven for anti-aging — and can come with steep costs and quality concerns.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
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“Largely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/largely. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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largely
adverb
large·ly
ˈlärj-lē 
1
: generally sense 1
the story is largely true
2
: in a great amount
tipped the waiter largely
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