1
obsolete
: in a forceful manner
2
: for the most part : chiefly
Examples of mainly in a Sentence
you mainly need to focus on improving your golf swing
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The company's new foray into telecommunications mainly comprises a licensing agreement.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 June 2025
In April, Russia launched 70 missiles and 145 drones toward Ukraine, mainly targeting the capital city, killing at least 12 people and injuring 90 more.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
Although revenues fell 15% from last year, down to $17.65 billion, mainly due to business disposals in Canada and Argentina, profits before tax were $9.48 billion, representing a 25% decrease compared to the previous year; however, these results significantly surpassed forecasts.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
This channel is mainly destined for the more approachable lines like Omnia, while the high-end Bulgari Le Gemme is distributed at only 5 percent of the current wholesale network, Colombo said.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 June 2025
In April, Russia launched 70 missiles and 145 drones toward Ukraine, mainly targeting the capital city, killing at least 12 people and injuring 90 more.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
Although revenues fell 15% from last year, down to $17.65 billion, mainly due to business disposals in Canada and Argentina, profits before tax were $9.48 billion, representing a 25% decrease compared to the previous year; however, these results significantly surpassed forecasts.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
This channel is mainly destined for the more approachable lines like Omnia, while the high-end Bulgari Le Gemme is distributed at only 5 percent of the current wholesale network, Colombo said.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
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“Mainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mainly. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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