as in mainly
for the most part
the weather this month has been mostly mild
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Another such reunion, gentler but sadder, is still to come in the third act, which is set in 2022, mostly in Datong, under strict covid-19 protocols.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
Over several years, businesses across much of Arizona, but mostly in Phoenix, reaped huge Medicaid reimbursements by enrolling Native Americans in their programs and billing the state’s American Indian Health Program at exorbitant rates for services, like counseling sessions.
—Mary Hudetz, ProPublica, 2 May 2025
The study claims to find a link between high levels of fluoride exposure and slightly lower IQs in children living in areas outside the US, mostly in China and India.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
The Redick experience The Redick experience was mostly positive, as the Lakers’ ability to earn the No. 3 seed had everything to do with his ability to connect with his players while showcasing his tactical acumen.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
Over several years, businesses across much of Arizona, but mostly in Phoenix, reaped huge Medicaid reimbursements by enrolling Native Americans in their programs and billing the state’s American Indian Health Program at exorbitant rates for services, like counseling sessions.
—Mary Hudetz, ProPublica, 2 May 2025
The study claims to find a link between high levels of fluoride exposure and slightly lower IQs in children living in areas outside the US, mostly in China and India.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
The Redick experience The Redick experience was mostly positive, as the Lakers’ ability to earn the No. 3 seed had everything to do with his ability to connect with his players while showcasing his tactical acumen.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mostly
Adverb
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The 34-year-old Alvarez (63-2-2 with 39 KOs) has been mainly competing at super middleweight since 2020.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Amazon’s robotic efforts thus far have been mainly focused on fulfillment, which represents around 17% of Amazon’s total costs (and 15% of total revenues).—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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The total user base now exceeds 10 million, primarily aged 25 to 35.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Tracker's season 2 finale centers primarily on the disappearance of Bill Weaver (Brian Keane), a local restaurateur and recovering alcoholic.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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The dolphins are chiefly threatened by the fishing industry — as they are sometimes accidentally caught in fishing nets, according to WWF.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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The countermeasures, if implemented, will target around 21 billion euros worth of U.S. goods ranging from agricultural products to clothing, chiefly with a tariff rate of 25%.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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Despite these warnings, and representatives of the industry lobbying for a tariff exemption, the administration has largely downplayed the issue as insignificant in the context of its broader economic goals.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Over time, opinions changed, and it’s now largely considered a landmark of modernist architecture.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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About 97% of the clothes and shoes purchased in the U.S. are imported, predominantly from Asia, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association.—
Michelle Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Leading the predominantly deaf cast are Raffie Julien, Brian Duffy, Matty Gurney, and Claire Wetherall.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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That’s basically 50 dining dollars in your wallet every six months.—
Chris Dong,
Saveur,
8 May 2025
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All are great shows, but famous people talking to their famous friends who are typically promoting their latest project feels like the simplest path to podcast success and are basically long-form late-night talk shows.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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But adult-only events generally require some advance planning so the parents can coordinate child care.—
Emily Siner,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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There is only one generation, and feeding is generally finished by late June.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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“Mostly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mostly. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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