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for the most part
by and large, that information is accurate
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Recent Examples of by and large
This peril is due to the fact that Americans, by and large, including many legislators, are misinformed about the alien question, while professional patriots exploit it to their strange ends.
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Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
But by and large, the pro-Israel group is keeping things relatively calm, as public opinion is shifting on Israel in the wake of the ongoing war in Gaza and the recent joint attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
What Israel and the United States have done is to eliminate the first generation of the revolution, by and large, from the leadership.
—Mishal Husain, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026
Artists by and large control ticket prices.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
But by and large, the pro-Israel group is keeping things relatively calm, as public opinion is shifting on Israel in the wake of the ongoing war in Gaza and the recent joint attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
What Israel and the United States have done is to eliminate the first generation of the revolution, by and large, from the leadership.
—Mishal Husain, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026
Artists by and large control ticket prices.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by and large
Adverb
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After a mostly quiet game, Alexander-Walker had a critical steal late as the Hawks completed their stunning rally.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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With a mostly sunny sky, temperatures both Thursday and Friday will climb into the upper 70s in the Baltimore metro.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Since then, Pittsburgh has reshaped its front office, mainly bringing in Kyle Dubas, who has retooled the squad and helped end Pittsburgh's three-year postseason drought.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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It was followed by government (mainly education) with 400; other services (laundry, maintenance, religious), also with 400; and financial activities (real estate, insurance, investments) with 200.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Those who have adopted its use for shopping are driven primarily by convenience and efficiency, but many are constrained by concerns around trust and authenticity.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cameroonian political analyst Collins Molua Ikome highlighted that the pope is primarily a religious authority.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Those rules are chiefly set out in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, or UNCLOS, which since 1994 has served as the foundational treaty establishing global legal standards for ocean usage, resource management, and maritime jurisdictions.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
16 Apr. 2026
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The prosecution continued to verify with Yaro further evidence collected at the time of Horner's arrest, which chiefly involved the clothes collected from him at the jail.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Until recently, history has largely recognized this foolish law as a New Deal mistake.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Doing so at a mainstream pop concert for a largely young audience seemed almost subversive.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Like the public spaces, the rooms and suites embody a nostalgic Italian coastal style with a predominantly white color scheme accented by varying shades of greens and blues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday, a photo emerged on social media of an Israeli soldier wielding what appears to be a hammer or axe against the figure of a crucified Jesus Christ in the predominantly Christian town of Debel.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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There’s depth there and the current roster basically consists of Drake London, diminutive old friend Olamide Zaccheaus and inconsistent field stretcher Jahan Dotson.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Meta shares are basically unchanged so far this year and last traded around $660 on Thursday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The biggest beneficiaries of Gulf defense spending in recent years have been Western allies, principally the US.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Both are principally manufactured by TSMC.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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“By and large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by%20and%20large. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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