most of the time

phrase

: on most occasions : usually
Sometimes I go out for lunch, but most of the time I bring my own lunch to work.

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Two different modes of neural development result in an asymmetry — structurally favoring the right most of the time. Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026 Don’t be intimidated by the random Amazon shoe brands—most of the time, the quality and price is there. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 12 July 2026 In an ideal world for the Warriors, Steph Curry, De’Anthony Melton and Draymond Green will handle the ball most of the time. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Barring bedding season in the early summer when large fish guard nests in the shallows, bigger fish will hang out in deeper, cooler water most of the time. Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for most of the time

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“Most of the time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/most%20of%20the%20time. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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