as in mostly
for the most part
the Little House books are substantially based on the memories of Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Finance started as mostly accounting, and spreadsheets are what empowered the finance function to be more forward looking.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025 -
In a book focused mostly on institutions, this is a salutary and moving reminder that ideas matter.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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In April, Russia launched 70 missiles and 145 drones toward Ukraine, mainly targeting the capital city, killing at least 12 people and injuring 90 more.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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Although revenues fell 15% from last year, down to $17.65 billion, mainly due to business disposals in Canada and Argentina, profits before tax were $9.48 billion, representing a 25% decrease compared to the previous year; however, these results significantly surpassed forecasts.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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Our backyards, playgrounds, fields and parks remain largely disconnected from the digital advancements that have transformed our homes and indoor spaces.—
Shane Dyer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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More Han Yan/Xinhua via Getty Connecting the Dots Tennis, possibly more so than some other sports, is a largely mental game.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 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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Cybersecurity modernization is driven primarily by Threat and Risk Management, Data protection and Unified AI/ML with enhanced security.—
Harikrishnan Muthukrishnan,
Forbes.com,
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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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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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
Adverb
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Paul George basically came off the bench in Year 1 before blossoming in his third year.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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As anyone who has spent June in D.C. might have expected, the air was thick and humid, and attendees were dripping with sweat basically as soon as the sun rose.—
Emma Sarappo,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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“Substantially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantially. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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