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
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prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Hocus pocus Ronaldinho territory and that, typically, was where the magic happened.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 16 June 2026
The lane typically would be open during morning and afternoon rush hours.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
In a departure from BFA’s typically competitive admissions process, applicants will not be required to sit an art entrance examination or submit a prior portfolio.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 15 June 2026
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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