as in mostly
for the most part
by and large, that information is accurate
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Recent Examples of by and large
The answer, by and large, turns out to be secularism.
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Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Inventory depends on which owners make their units available in the rental inventory, but residences are by and large decorated in a modern mountain style, with enormous layouts between one and seven bedrooms.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
But by and large, the Kennedy Center was a steady presence that found new ways to promote American identity, whether that be Condoleezza Rice joining Yo-Yo Ma for a surprise classical duet or Diana Ross joining the National Symphony Orchestra for a night of disco.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Indiana Republicans by and large are still sticking by a bill to enable the Indiana National Guard to have local policing power on the ground in areas where the governor deploys them.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for by and large
Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Inventory depends on which owners make their units available in the rental inventory, but residences are by and large decorated in a modern mountain style, with enormous layouts between one and seven bedrooms.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
But by and large, the Kennedy Center was a steady presence that found new ways to promote American identity, whether that be Condoleezza Rice joining Yo-Yo Ma for a surprise classical duet or Diana Ross joining the National Symphony Orchestra for a night of disco.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Indiana Republicans by and large are still sticking by a bill to enable the Indiana National Guard to have local policing power on the ground in areas where the governor deploys them.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by and large
Adverb
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With fees, Live Nation has said ticket fees mostly go to venues.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Evans played in 17 games in 2025, mostly making a name for himself as a special teams ace.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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During the day, the multi-tiered outdoor pool area is perfect for a rosé on your lounge chair or in a private cabana, along with or a snack from pool bar Azure’s (mainly) healthy menu of market veggie crudité, yellowtail crudo, and salmon poke.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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According to Lupo, Boise’s score for quality of education and health mainly suffered due to the Idaho capital’s graduation rates.—
Hali Smith
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Service Guests are looked after primarily by husband-and-wife team John and Olivia de Villiers who coordinate and host every aspect of a stay at Freelands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The high costs are likely only temporary, depending primarily on the longevity of the conflict in the Middle East.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Matt McClain, a petroleum analyst at GasBuddy, said the United States looks to its own oil production and chiefly imports from Canada and Mexico.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2026
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The group further elucidated that the program should chiefly prioritize reuse and repair, with retail and community-based organizations responsible for promoting and providing visibility for repair services.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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State transportation officials largely rehashed old information during a presentation to Charlotte City Council’s transportation committee Thursday.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Perched between China and India, the country of 30 million people has been plagued for decades by political instability, crippling a largely agrarian economy and worsening unemployment – structural issues compounded by rampant corruption.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The order came after airstrikes overnight on the predominantly Christian southeastern suburb of Hazmieh that struck a hotel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Handheld metal detectors often struggle in mineral-rich soils and have difficulty reliably detecting low-metal or predominantly plastic mines.—
Sagar Lekhak,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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There’s also a chic two-piece matching set that’s basically made for that weird in-between weather.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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The energy imparted would have been equivalent to 6 million tons of TNT, or basically a large nuclear detonation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The lawsuit notes that Lipari, as well as the individuals principally involved in Lipari Brothers’ operations, are white.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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These are not exclusive to Helmand Province but principally focused on that province.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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“By and large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by%20and%20large. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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