in large part

phrase

: not entirely but mostly : largely
The success of the play was in large part due to the director.

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The Costume Institute’s main dedicated galleries previously languished in the basement, and the department is responsible for raising most of its own budget each year, a task accomplished in large part by its annual fund-raiser, the starry Met Gala. Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Despite elevated mortgage rates and a slower housing market, many homeowners have made substantial strides in terms of their home equity over the last several years, thanks, in large part, to strong home price appreciation. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 June 2026 This is due in large part to how the Sawgrass Expressway currently is sending its traffic onto local roads in Deerfield Beach, which often leads to traffic tie-ups. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026 Actually, the Yankees fell a game behind first-place Tampa Bay in the AL East, thanks in large part to Boston's first four-game sweep in the rivalry since 2018. ABC News, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for in large part

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“In large part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20large%20part. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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