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for the most part
by and large, that information is accurate
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Recent Examples of by and large
But by and large, these groups and others like them existed outside the mainstream.
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Kate Morgan, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Although consumers are by and large, not factoring in or interested in sustainability in luxury, this is changing with the younger generations.
—Stéphane Jg Girod, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Until recently, neither could California sparkling wines compete, by and large, except as poor stand-ins for Champagne.
—Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
But commenters by and large agree that Jen was the one in the wrong.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Kate Morgan, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Although consumers are by and large, not factoring in or interested in sustainability in luxury, this is changing with the younger generations.
—Stéphane Jg Girod, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Until recently, neither could California sparkling wines compete, by and large, except as poor stand-ins for Champagne.
—Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
But commenters by and large agree that Jen was the one in the wrong.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by and large
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The Chinese claims have led to disputes with U.S. allies across the region, but mostly with the Philippines, which Washington has had a defense pact with for decades.Brad Dress, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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Johnson has recently played mostly with center Cole Sillinger and veteran winger James van Riemsdyk.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Bulls were plagued by injuries, mainly to Lonzo Ball and Zach LaVine, and never finished better than sixth in the Eastern Conference with DeRozan in tow.Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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Despite limited powers, many believe the presidential position is key for the political balance of power in a country mainly governed by the Croatian Democratic Union, or HDZ, since gaining independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.Saša Kavić, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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To maintain a primarily neutral color scheme, opt for creamy shades of white and metallics like rose gold to add richness and warmth to the coolness of sage green.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Aging takes place primarily in ex-bourbon and ex-whiskey oak barrels.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The intelligence report, written chiefly by the CIA, appeared to close the book on Havana syndrome.Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Main Zenbook Updates: New Guts for the Duo and Zenbook 14 The Zenbook A14 has the most going for it as a unique proposition, given its price and quality level, while these next two are chiefly component refreshes on existing designs.Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Lebanon's nuanced internal politics are impacted by shifting factions and alliances largely consisting of leaders who participated in the country's devastating 15-year civil war that ended in 1990, making presidential elections difficult.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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In contrast to the shakeups in other categories, best actor delivered a roster that was largely in line with expectations.Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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The scandal generated controversy after allegations in U.K. broadsheet The Times that the victims were dismissed by the authorities over fears their allegations, predominantly against South Asian men, would stoke racial tension.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Alzheimer’s is predominantly a disease of old age, which means that occupations with lower life expectancies would be anticipated to have fewer Alzheimer’s related deaths, simply because people may not live to be old enough to develop the disease.Christopher M. Worsham, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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But there is such a consensus in the center ground of German politics that basically all the parties that might be in government agree on nearly everything.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
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What happened, basically, is that NBA players—once stuck with the dress code—embraced it.Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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“By and large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by%20and%20large. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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