typically
adverb
typ·i·cal·ly
ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē 
1
: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances
typically, members of our staff receive little … recognition—
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: in a typical manner
typically American
Examples of typically in a Sentence
prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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The question on sexuality is sensitive and about 7% of people typically decline to answer it.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
One reason is that building affordable housing requires significant subsidies — and developers typically cobble together different competitive federal, state and local funds to fully finance a project.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
While Watching Episode 1 of The Baldwins By Emma Specter
Bringing a physical gift to the wedding is typically reserved when someone goes off the registry to purchase a wedding gift.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
The capital of a country is typically its largest or most historically significant city.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
One reason is that building affordable housing requires significant subsidies — and developers typically cobble together different competitive federal, state and local funds to fully finance a project.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
While Watching Episode 1 of The Baldwins By Emma Specter
Bringing a physical gift to the wedding is typically reserved when someone goes off the registry to purchase a wedding gift.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
The capital of a country is typically its largest or most historically significant city.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for typically
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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