most of the time
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: 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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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson, in his first season as Cavs coach, has fostered an environment where Garland’s playing better, Mitchell is thrilled to play in an offense where he isn’t relied on as heavily, and the team gets consistent scoring from at least four players most of the time.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Its new survey found that 1 in 6 adults feels socially isolated all or most of the time.
—Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Jan. 2025
Porter Police Chief Todd Allen noted that while the permit is highly desired, the town’s lot offers plenty of parking space most of the time.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson, in his first season as Cavs coach, has fostered an environment where Garland’s playing better, Mitchell is thrilled to play in an offense where he isn’t relied on as heavily, and the team gets consistent scoring from at least four players most of the time.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Its new survey found that 1 in 6 adults feels socially isolated all or most of the time.
—Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Jan. 2025
Porter Police Chief Todd Allen noted that while the permit is highly desired, the town’s lot offers plenty of parking space most of the time.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2025.
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