as in mostly
for the most part
by and large, that information is accurate
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Recent Examples of by and large
Chocolate is another major Latin American import, given that the U.S. climate is by and large unsuited to growing cocoa beans.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
But, a March 25 YouGov survey revealed that Americans, by and large, are not downplaying the incident.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
But, by and large, hiring has been petering out in most white-collar industries in part due to this recalibration, but also due to rising costs, uncertainty, and technology advancement, Shrivastava said.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
But by and large, my idea was to put together in this show all the greatest songs.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
But, a March 25 YouGov survey revealed that Americans, by and large, are not downplaying the incident.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
But, by and large, hiring has been petering out in most white-collar industries in part due to this recalibration, but also due to rising costs, uncertainty, and technology advancement, Shrivastava said.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
But by and large, my idea was to put together in this show all the greatest songs.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by and large
Adverb
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The study argued, however, that because the data centers would mostly not have been established without the incentive, their overall economic impact was significantly positive.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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Steenstrup then came up with the title, which refers in Norway mostly to offspring of wealthy people.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Aruba has been on my bucket list for a while, mainly because of its pristine beaches.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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That will only earn you small, incremental gains, mainly on the individual level.—
Glenn Mathis,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The company said the decline in net revenues was primarily due to lower shipment volumes, an adverse regional mix and price normalization.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Abigail Glasgow is a freelance reporter primarily covering the intersection of the criminal legal system with art/design.—
Abigail Glasgow,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Computershare said this uplift was thanks chiefly to a 6.6% increase at AstraZeneca.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Of course, not everyone goes to college chiefly to earn a high income — education can be its own reward, after all.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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That is because 110 of the cardinal electors have been chosen by Francis and largely reflect his vision of a more inclusive church.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2025
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The power of ritual Tan, of Case Western Reserve, said the conclave’s shift from its Eurocentric foundations and focus is largely the handiwork of Francis himself, who appointed 108 of the 135 electors who will elect his successor.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Since then, Tibet has seen an unprecedented surge in tourism, predominantly from mainland China with visitors flocking to the region for spiritual exploration.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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The same thing happened when a predominantly Black cast and director were introduced into the Marvel Universe with Black Panther.—
Sonia Thompson,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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That basically would mean giving the extension money to Durant the Heat did not give to Jimmy Butler.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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But Manion added that President Donald Tump’s policy is basically similar to one from his first term that was upheld by the Supreme Court and is based on a 40-page study featuring expert testimony.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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“By and large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by%20and%20large. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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