in large measure

phrase

: not entirely but mostly : largely
The economy is based in large measure on farming.

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But the United States cannot ask Mexico to solve what is, in large measure, an American problem. Chris Shays, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 This is a president, after all, who was elected for a second time in large measure by promising to fix high prices and stay out of wars. Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026 The work that both agencies do is vitally important, and it is done, in large measure, by dedicated professionals. Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026 Both Alexis Germaine and Peyton Bateman are on the pre-veterinarian track studying animal science, and they were attracted to A-State in large measure due to its veterinary college plans. Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in large measure

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“In large measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20large%20measure. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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