as in mostly
for the most part
you mainly need to focus on improving your golf swing
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Recent Examples of mainly
Holl is here mainly to fill the third-pair veteran vacancy for Chicago, and to replace the lost salary as Chicago works to get to the cap floor, but clearing his cap hit would also be part of the appeal for Detroit.
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Following India's strikes in Pakistan, the two sides exchanged heavy fire along their de facto borders, followed by missile and drone strikes into each other's territories, mainly targeting military installations and airbases.
—Arkansas Online, 16 June 2025
Offers Antioxidants Coffee contains antioxidants, mainly CGA, which has been linked to weight loss.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 16 June 2025
People take in atrazine mainly through their drinking water, after farm runoff carries the pesticide into local water systems.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 June 2025
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Following India's strikes in Pakistan, the two sides exchanged heavy fire along their de facto borders, followed by missile and drone strikes into each other's territories, mainly targeting military installations and airbases.
—Arkansas Online, 16 June 2025
Offers Antioxidants Coffee contains antioxidants, mainly CGA, which has been linked to weight loss.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 16 June 2025
People take in atrazine mainly through their drinking water, after farm runoff carries the pesticide into local water systems.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mainly
Adverb
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So far, the protests have been centered mostly in downtown LA near City Hall and a federal detention center where some immigrants are being held.—
Krysta Fauria,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Expect mostly sunny skies with widespread smoke throughout the day.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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Ionescu learned English at school but still primarily speaks Romanian with her family.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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There are no Republicans in the Senate who represent high-tax, primarily Democratic states like California and New York, and various GOP senators vowed the House's SALT efforts would be reined in by the upper chamber.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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His legal team argued several different reasons to overturn the original verdict — chiefly that the judge and prosecution had violated the Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Charter, a 2011 constitutional amendment that guarantees a fair trial.—
Natalie Meade,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Beyond the Middle East, these developments are a clear and present warning to U.S. adversaries, chiefly Russia and China.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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But contrary to popular opinion outside of L.A., the anti-ICE demonstrations have largely been peaceful.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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On the other hand, an attack on Hormozgan oil facilities would likely be more about symbolism given that many of the province's terminals are largely unused.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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The portrait of their relationship comes in bits and pieces, but quickly accretes to one predominantly defined by gaslighting and emotional sabotage.—
Diana Arterian
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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Furthermore, the company's forthcoming pipeline of projects is predominantly centered on renewable assets.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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What the Legislature did was enable a driver who hits someone during a riot to basically claim Stand Your Ground in a civil lawsuit only.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Humphrey’s Executor stood basically untouched for decades, until Justices John Roberts and Samuel Alito – both of whom had previously served in the executive branch – were appointed.—
Claire B. Wofford,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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Shorter rallies, points generally ended by explosive shots, more aces.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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While fast-casual restaurants don't have a wait staff, servers generally carry food to tables.—
John Magsam,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2025
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“Mainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mainly. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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