most of the time
idiom
: on most occasions : usually
Sometimes I go out for lunch, but most of the time I bring my own lunch to work.
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Megalodons probably swam at a more moderate speed most of the time—since moving constantly at full speed would use a lot of energy, given their size, according to the statement.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Mar. 2025
The county is able to reach an agreement with the taxpayer most of the time, Harrell said.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
In my view, Europe is strong in the areas that matter to most people, most of the time.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The meeting lasted an hour and 20 minutes, with Johnson spending most of the time yelling at Kennedy.
—Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Mar. 2025
The county is able to reach an agreement with the taxpayer most of the time, Harrell said.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
In my view, Europe is strong in the areas that matter to most people, most of the time.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The meeting lasted an hour and 20 minutes, with Johnson spending most of the time yelling at Kennedy.
—Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Most of the time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/most%20of%20the%20time. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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