: for the greatest part : mainly
a mostly accurate story
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the weather this month has been mostly mild
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The United States is not a member or official observer of CARICOM, which has 15 full members, mostly former British colonies.
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
After playing third base at the start of his career and mostly right field the past eight seasons, Castellanos is preparing to play first base for the first time as a professional.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
They’re also known for their MedallionClass feature, smart tech that enables a mostly seamless on board experience.
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The headquarters was mostly beams and joists, with no walls yet constructed.
—Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
After playing third base at the start of his career and mostly right field the past eight seasons, Castellanos is preparing to play first base for the first time as a professional.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
They’re also known for their MedallionClass feature, smart tech that enables a mostly seamless on board experience.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The headquarters was mostly beams and joists, with no walls yet constructed.
—Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Mostly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mostly. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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