1
as in mostly
for the most part
the earth's surface is largely composed of water
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2
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
Alcantara did not fare as well as Luzardo on Saturday, but Philadelphia’s damage against him largely came in just two frames – a two-run home run from Bryce Harper in the first, followed by an RBI single from Harrison Bader and sacrifice fly from Bryson Stott in the fourth.
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Alex Krutchik, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
For years, researchers have dreamed of harnessing DPPs to control light in the terahertz (THz) frequency range, a largely untapped part of the spectrum that sits between microwaves and infrared light.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Key Background Solar events like solar flares and coronal mass ejections are largely responsible for producing the northern lights.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
He was also ordered to pay over $60,000 in restitution, largely to Alaska Airlines, and perform over 600 hours of community service.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Alex Krutchik, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
For years, researchers have dreamed of harnessing DPPs to control light in the terahertz (THz) frequency range, a largely untapped part of the spectrum that sits between microwaves and infrared light.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Key Background Solar events like solar flares and coronal mass ejections are largely responsible for producing the northern lights.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
He was also ordered to pay over $60,000 in restitution, largely to Alaska Airlines, and perform over 600 hours of community service.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largely
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Natural gas is composed mostly of climate-warming methane but also contains other gases such as hydrogen sulfide, which is deadly at high concentrations.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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The $81 million deal is mostly being paid with Tempus common stock.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Pictured above, the highly inventive director/writer of this fine film, Anders Thomas Jensen, with his cast, en route into the premiere on August 30.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Further data was also highly favourable.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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Cox Cox offers cable internet plans in Connecticut, mainly in select areas.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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The larvae of the New World screwworm flies feed on living tissue, and mainly impact animals and livestock.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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But as Pyongyang has greatly expanded its missile and nuclear programs since the early 2000s, some foreign policy analysts in Beijing increasingly saw North Korea as more of a liability than strategic ally.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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Data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows timelines to get FEMA aid flowing to Wisconsin have varied greatly across presidential administrations, spanning from just a few days to more than two months.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mercenaries are defined as soldiers who are contracted by third parties unaffiliated with a nation’s armed forces and motivated primarily by private gain.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Several private groups have launched their own satellites to measure atmospheric chemicals, but these have primarily focused on detecting localized methane emissions for regulatory purposes, and not on global trends.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Yet another reason that has persuaded Porsche to roll back EV plans are the fact that cars like the Taycan and Cayenne have significant depreciation rates, lowering their resale values considerably.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Things become considerably more volatile when the actual shoot begins and Coppola’s Willy Wonka-like charm — as Plaza describes it — is put to the test by the demands of realizing his mad vision once and for all.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
28 Aug. 2025
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The specialty retailer’s chief financial officer, Robert Ball, said Abercrombie has seen about $5 million in adverse impact from tariffs during the second quarter, chiefly manifested in the cost of sales, and expects $90 million net impact from tariffs for the year.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Iranian contribution was leveraging the R&D from elsewhere in Iran’s area of operations—chiefly Lebanon—and multiplying the Iraqis’ lethality.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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The chocolate glaze is utterly decadent.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Without these supports, free-will can feel utterly paralyzing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Largely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largely. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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