in large part
idiom
: not entirely but mostly : largely
The success of the play was in large part due to the director.
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This was the platform on which Lincoln won re-election in 1864—a re-election made possible by battlefield triumphs due in large part to Black arms-bearing.
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Akhil Reed Amar, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Kirk grew the organization, in large part, through the force of his personality and debating chops.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
In the first half, the Phoenix Mercury muscled their way to a four point halftime lead, 45-41, thanks in large part to veteran player Alyssa Thomas who had 12 points and Satou Sabally who had 14.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The Horned Frogs did a better job in the second half of keeping Jennings in the pocket, thanks in large part to a hard hit from linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr on a sack that briefly knocked Jennings out of the game.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025
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Akhil Reed Amar, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Kirk grew the organization, in large part, through the force of his personality and debating chops.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
In the first half, the Phoenix Mercury muscled their way to a four point halftime lead, 45-41, thanks in large part to veteran player Alyssa Thomas who had 12 points and Satou Sabally who had 14.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The Horned Frogs did a better job in the second half of keeping Jennings in the pocket, thanks in large part to a hard hit from linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr on a sack that briefly knocked Jennings out of the game.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025
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“In large part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20large%20part. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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