predominantly
adverb
pre·dom·i·nant·ly
pri-ˈdä-mə-nənt-lē 
-ˈdäm-nənt-
: for the most part : mainly
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While maintaining a musical style predominantly centered around Afropop, Dystinct has recently begun experimenting with blending dialects, incorporating elements of Moroccan Darija with Egyptian or Gulf dialects.
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Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2024
These closures were disproportionately concentrated in predominantly Black areas that tended to vote Democratic.
—Lyndie Chiou, WIRED, 21 Apr. 2024
When Piaget’s Polo 79 (pictured above) launched back in February, enthusiasts went into overdrive debating the $73,000 all-gold mechanical reissue of the disco era’s (predominantly quartz) model.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024
Servers move fast, delivering and clearing plates, while groups of predominantly Japanese-speaking customers take their time sipping sake or Sapporo on tap and sharing a spread of dishes.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Looking at districts that are predominantly located in Waukesha County, about 95 school board members holding seats post-election were supported by WisRed — comprising just over 80% of board members, the Journal Sentinel found.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Cut to 2024 and this predominantly Black neighborhood is booming with construction around the old Kroger site.
—The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
Still, the issue remains a predominantly national one.
—USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Of the 1,102 deaths that occurred during the 20-year time period, 128 were suicides among people who ranged in age from 17 to 24 and were predominantly male (77%) and White (59%).
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2024
These closures were disproportionately concentrated in predominantly Black areas that tended to vote Democratic.
—Lyndie Chiou, WIRED, 21 Apr. 2024
When Piaget’s Polo 79 (pictured above) launched back in February, enthusiasts went into overdrive debating the $73,000 all-gold mechanical reissue of the disco era’s (predominantly quartz) model.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024
Servers move fast, delivering and clearing plates, while groups of predominantly Japanese-speaking customers take their time sipping sake or Sapporo on tap and sharing a spread of dishes.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Looking at districts that are predominantly located in Waukesha County, about 95 school board members holding seats post-election were supported by WisRed — comprising just over 80% of board members, the Journal Sentinel found.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Cut to 2024 and this predominantly Black neighborhood is booming with construction around the old Kroger site.
—The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
Still, the issue remains a predominantly national one.
—USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Of the 1,102 deaths that occurred during the 20-year time period, 128 were suicides among people who ranged in age from 17 to 24 and were predominantly male (77%) and White (59%).
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Predominantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predominantly. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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