typically
adverb
typ·i·cal·ly
ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē 
1
: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances
typically, members of our staff receive little … recognition—
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: in a typical manner
typically American
Examples of typically in a Sentence
prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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Sure, relying on his health (or any pitcher’s, for that matter) can be dicey, but the club just may have inked a legit ace for fewer years and less dollars than such beasts typically command.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Gray seals are found in coastal waters across the North Atlantic Ocean and typically feast on fish, crustaceans, squid, octopus and sometimes seabirds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025
The factors that typically increase the cost are the length, design and fabric.
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Speed limits on highways are typically reduced by 10 mph from the normal limit when under construction.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Gray seals are found in coastal waters across the North Atlantic Ocean and typically feast on fish, crustaceans, squid, octopus and sometimes seabirds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025
The factors that typically increase the cost are the length, design and fabric.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Speed limits on highways are typically reduced by 10 mph from the normal limit when under construction.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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