in large part
idiom
: not entirely but mostly : largely
The success of the play was in large part due to the director.
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The plan also reduces homelessness spending, in large part because of the coming end of Proposition HHH, the 10-year housing bond measure.
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Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
Wasn’t Brexit, in large part, a revolt against high levels of immigration?
—Jonathan Portes, TIME, 27 Apr. 2024
The economy's gradual slowdown reflects, in large part, the much higher borrowing rates for home and auto loans, credit cards and many business loans that have resulted from the 11 interest rate increases the Fed imposed in its drive to tame inflation.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Apr. 2024
His comedy was shaped in large part by Jim Carrey’s goofy antics, and an ability to bounce back from tough responses to his own early attempts at humor — such as the fellow student who punched him in the face after Hinchcliffe teased him for being walked to the bus stop by his mother.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Due in large part to the widening racial wealth gap that limits discretionary spending, Black children play sports at lower rates than white kids.
—Adam Minter, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2024
The economy’s gradual slowdown reflects, in large part, the much higher borrowing rates for home and auto loans, credit cards and many business loans that have resulted from the 11 interest rate hikes the Fed imposed in its drive to tame inflation.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
And the draft has been the foundation of their success, thanks in large part to the leadership and direction of vice president of player personnel Will McClay.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
The recent crisis contributed to a substantial slowdown in deliveries in the first quarter, though the company reported a respectable 126 net new orders, thanks in large part to an American Airlines order for dozens of 737 Max 10 planes, a jet that the F.A.A. has yet to certify.
—Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
Wasn’t Brexit, in large part, a revolt against high levels of immigration?
—Jonathan Portes, TIME, 27 Apr. 2024
The economy's gradual slowdown reflects, in large part, the much higher borrowing rates for home and auto loans, credit cards and many business loans that have resulted from the 11 interest rate increases the Fed imposed in its drive to tame inflation.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Apr. 2024
His comedy was shaped in large part by Jim Carrey’s goofy antics, and an ability to bounce back from tough responses to his own early attempts at humor — such as the fellow student who punched him in the face after Hinchcliffe teased him for being walked to the bus stop by his mother.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Due in large part to the widening racial wealth gap that limits discretionary spending, Black children play sports at lower rates than white kids.
—Adam Minter, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2024
The economy’s gradual slowdown reflects, in large part, the much higher borrowing rates for home and auto loans, credit cards and many business loans that have resulted from the 11 interest rate hikes the Fed imposed in its drive to tame inflation.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
And the draft has been the foundation of their success, thanks in large part to the leadership and direction of vice president of player personnel Will McClay.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
The recent crisis contributed to a substantial slowdown in deliveries in the first quarter, though the company reported a respectable 126 net new orders, thanks in large part to an American Airlines order for dozens of 737 Max 10 planes, a jet that the F.A.A. has yet to certify.
—Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
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“In large part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20large%20part. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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