1
as in mostly
for the most part
the earth's surface is largely composed of water
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
with this land purchase, the corporation largely increases its holdings in the area
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Recent Examples of largely
Small carriers on both sides of the Atlantic, including Mexico's Magnicharters and Switzerland's Air Mountain, have gone under since then, largely tied to a spike in jet fuel prices this year.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
This is largely because about half of autistic children have a tendency to wander away from safe environments.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 July 2026
Nearly 1 million people became millionaires in 2025, largely thanks to a thriving stock market, according to a new report by UBS.
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Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Sacramento Steps Forward is using its $8 million largely to help prevent families at risk of eviction from becoming homeless, as well as move-in and move-out assistance, said Kim Winters, nonprofit spokesperson.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
This is largely because about half of autistic children have a tendency to wander away from safe environments.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 July 2026
Nearly 1 million people became millionaires in 2025, largely thanks to a thriving stock market, according to a new report by UBS.
—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Sacramento Steps Forward is using its $8 million largely to help prevent families at risk of eviction from becoming homeless, as well as move-in and move-out assistance, said Kim Winters, nonprofit spokesperson.
—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largely
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Plagued by criticism and scandal, it was eventually dissolved by Congress and replaced by a new commission that decided to mostly fund community celebrations.
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The jurors mostly determine the truth except when there is no truth, as with the nonexistent hot-dog contest or gift competition.
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New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.
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This cucumber-and-onion dip meshes both flavors from the beloved Southern appetizers to make a zesty, creamy dish that will be highly appreciated at any party.
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While the showers will be generally light in nature, a few downpours are possible, mainly from the city and points south.
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Last week, the Journal published an investigation on Polymarket’s deceptive marketing practices wherein mainly college-age online content creators posted videos of themselves winning fake bets on the app.
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That drive mattered greatly to Christopher Columbus, who sailed west in 1492.
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The approach greatly reduces the need for energy-intensive chillers and cooling infrastructure.
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Fundstrat said the higher target was driven primarily by improving earnings expectations rather than richer valuations.
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Where to watch the Special Olympics The Special Olympics are taking place in Minnesota, primarily in and around the Twin Cities, through June 26.
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Media attention on the case has waned considerably since mid-February, when the sheriff and FBI released surveillance footage of an armed prowler in a ski mask shown tampering with Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera shortly before she was abducted.
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Longer lives have produced careers that are more dynamic, less linear and often considerably longer than those experienced by previous generations.
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The result is a kind of dream memoir, including subtle elements of magic realism, chiefly in the form of a wise and mysterious tiger cat who leads Marina to truths no human can help her find.
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Tom’s journey to happiness (and, chiefly, Mary) also held another personal element for Quintrell.
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The subwoofer itself sports an eight-inch dual active driver that pumps out bone-shattering bass, and when paired with Dolby Atmos 3D support, the spatial audio sounds utterly unreal.
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Switzerland came out strong in the second half with two goals within 15 minutes, utterly deflating Canada's energy until the hydration break.
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“Largely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largely. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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