as in mainly
for the most part
the weather this month has been mostly mild
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Renaissance Africa Energy, a consortium of mostly local firms that took over the operation of onshore oil assets from Shell a year ago, has doubled output from its facilities from a base of about 100,000 barrels per day, Nigeria’s junior oil minister told an industry gathering last week in Abuja.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Colorblindness, a condition that mostly affects men, could be linked to a higher mortality risk in bladder cancer cases, a new study suggests.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
In Israel’s case, that typically includes mostly American Jews — and occasionally those married to American Jews — who are eligible for Israeli citizenship under the country’s Law of Return.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
For rulers abroad, the Puerto Rican people were mostly a nuisance to be managed.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Colorblindness, a condition that mostly affects men, could be linked to a higher mortality risk in bladder cancer cases, a new study suggests.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
In Israel’s case, that typically includes mostly American Jews — and occasionally those married to American Jews — who are eligible for Israeli citizenship under the country’s Law of Return.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
For rulers abroad, the Puerto Rican people were mostly a nuisance to be managed.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
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Wednesday’s decision, based mainly on legal technicalities, notes that the company can propose a temporary increase for October 1 under its current investment plan.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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While the popularity of these app-blocking devices increases (Novelli said the company has sold more than 60,000), questions remain about their efficacy when the people who buy them are mainly discovering the devices through the internet—and talking about them on social media.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program primarily helps tax filers with incomes below $69,000, those who are disabled and those who are not proficient in English.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Ramsay primarily used Bongi Hlongwane in that role last season, but Knowles has returned the South African to attacking positions, leaving a void on the right side of defense.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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This list is intended chiefly to get the gears of your own moviegoing memories turning.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Post’s book coverage—chiefly via the beloved Book World section—has long been a gold standard in the industry.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Feb. 2026
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The practice is dangerous and largely unregulated, with workers often paid the equivalent of about $18 to $24 for a 10-hour shift.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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He was largely considered to be one of the most clutch kickers of his generation.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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More than 20 candidates, predominantly Republican, filed to run in the special election for the former representative's seat.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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When accepting his album of the year award Sunday night, Bad Bunny addressed the crowd predominantly in Spanish and spoke of the strugglesof the immigrant experience.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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This rising use of AI has principally been spurred by the evolving advances and widespread adoption of generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The most common type of gallstone consists principally of cholesterol.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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And Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn will be feeling the pressure after receiving the latitude to basically fire his entire staff and still stick around.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The clubs basically forced the city’s hand with the threat of building outside of Milan.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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The discussion devolved as attendees opined about the criminal justice system generally, advertised their nonprofits during the question-and-answer session and talked about unrelated issues.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The co-branded visors can be fitted to Race-R Pro, Aeron GP and Aeron lids, generally suited for track use.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Mostly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mostly. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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