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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While Russo mainly criticized Triple H's decision to remain in the ring during Cena's big moment with Dominik Mysterio in Boston, Cornette was more critical of some of the spots in Cena's match.
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
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Qatar has hosted multiple rounds of talks since April between the Congo and M23, mainly to set preconditions for a peace deal and agree on confidence-building steps, but both sides still accuse each other of violating peace terms and fighting has continued.
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There's been a consistent pressure campaign for months, mainly from outsiders.
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
This job is mainly in-office, CalCareers said, but California residents might be allowed to work from home.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Qatar has hosted multiple rounds of talks since April between the Congo and M23, mainly to set preconditions for a peace deal and agree on confidence-building steps, but both sides still accuse each other of violating peace terms and fighting has continued.
—CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
There's been a consistent pressure campaign for months, mainly from outsiders.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mainly
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“Mainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mainly. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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