as in mostly
for the most part
you mainly need to focus on improving your golf swing
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Recent Examples of mainly
The outbreak continues to mainly be in unvaccinated children.
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Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Rising orange juice prices are mainly due to supply shortages in top orange-growing areas — worsened by hurricanes and droughts — and changes in Americans’ diets.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
In front of a jury, hip-hop lyrics can activate stereotypes about the genre and the artists, who are mainly men of color, said Charis Kubrin, a professor of criminology, law and society at the University of California at Irvine.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Working closely with our amazing cinematographer, Stéphane Fontaine, who had the unusual challenge of lighting this set mainly with practical and prop lighting.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
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Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Rising orange juice prices are mainly due to supply shortages in top orange-growing areas — worsened by hurricanes and droughts — and changes in Americans’ diets.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
In front of a jury, hip-hop lyrics can activate stereotypes about the genre and the artists, who are mainly men of color, said Charis Kubrin, a professor of criminology, law and society at the University of California at Irvine.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Working closely with our amazing cinematographer, Stéphane Fontaine, who had the unusual challenge of lighting this set mainly with practical and prop lighting.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mainly
Adverb
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Even Darren Aronofsky’s trippy, mostly Biblically-inaccurate Noah made $359 million in 2014.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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As of late, Goodman, an Oscar winner, has been working mostly in the TV space.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The case was written up in the Mexican media with indignation (primarily highlighting the work’s political incorrectness), and countless local outlets derided Gallardo with xenophobic condescension.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Kyle Orland Senior Gaming Editor Kyle Orland has been the Senior Gaming Editor at Ars Technica since 2012, writing primarily about the business, tech, and culture behind video games.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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However, spending has outpaced the constitutional spending cap, particularly as mandatory costs — chiefly Medicaid — have skyrocketed past earlier projections.—
Nick Coltrain,
The Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2025
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Yet details of the other cost-cutting measures in the club’s ‘transformation plan’ had already slipped out, chiefly the changes to the club’s provision of food for employees.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Jarry was jettisoned to Wilkes-Barre in January for the second time this season, his work largely being disastrous.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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That’s largely because mortgage rates have been falling alongside stocks—the 30-year rate climbed above 7% in January but has since retreated to the high 6% range.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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According to a March 1 poll, the U.S. has gone from predominantly being perceived as friendly, to more Ukrainians viewing it as unfriendly, though 13% of respondents still consider the U.S. an ally.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The apprehensions from them and other Republicans have been sparked predominantly by Colby’s positions that the United States should redirect its attention from threats in the Middle East, such as countering Iran and its proxies, to instead focus on China and its growing influence in Asia.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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After the success of Fury Road, a sequel was basically a foregone conclusion.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The argument for a reserve is basically that there’s a (very small) chance that the Federal Reserve could completely mismanage the dollar.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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While higher-fat foods generally aren't a concern for most people, those with certain health conditions may want to stick to low-fat dairy products.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Your doc may also order a blood test to check for antibodies to measles, Dr. Gulick says, which is generally positive in someone who’s been recently exposed, so long as it’s been at least three days since symptoms started.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Mainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mainly. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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