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by and large, that information is accurate
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Recent Examples of by and large
But by and large, my idea was to put together in this show all the greatest songs.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
No! One producer who has premiered several films in Park City noted to me that Sundance is, by and large, the only festival that filmmakers are expected to outgrow.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Feb. 2025
But by and large, the notion that wealthy individuals will marshal their resources to alleviate social crises has come to seem quaint in today’s world.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
But by and large, risk — the idea of a company spending real money on a vision without an immediately obvious commercial upside — is dying.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
No! One producer who has premiered several films in Park City noted to me that Sundance is, by and large, the only festival that filmmakers are expected to outgrow.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Feb. 2025
But by and large, the notion that wealthy individuals will marshal their resources to alleviate social crises has come to seem quaint in today’s world.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
But by and large, risk — the idea of a company spending real money on a vision without an immediately obvious commercial upside — is dying.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by and large
Adverb
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As of late, Goodman, an Oscar winner, has been working mostly in the TV space.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Even Darren Aronofsky’s trippy, mostly Biblically-inaccurate Noah made $359 million in 2014.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Social practice art in Latin America existed mainly through the efforts of small, noncommercial, artist-run initiatives within the fractious context of political agitation and protest.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Now, the Rams will need to be savvy about drafting young talent through the draft and picking up some solid additions in free agency, mainly on the offensive line.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The book is written primarily for young people, but of course adults will read it.—
John Blake,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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Kyle Orland Senior Gaming Editor Kyle Orland has been the Senior Gaming Editor at Ars Technica since 2012, writing primarily about the business, tech, and culture behind video games.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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However, spending has outpaced the constitutional spending cap, particularly as mandatory costs — chiefly Medicaid — have skyrocketed past earlier projections.—
Nick Coltrain,
The Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2025
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Yet details of the other cost-cutting measures in the club’s ‘transformation plan’ had already slipped out, chiefly the changes to the club’s provision of food for employees.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Jarry was jettisoned to Wilkes-Barre in January for the second time this season, his work largely being disastrous.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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That’s largely because mortgage rates have been falling alongside stocks—the 30-year rate climbed above 7% in January but has since retreated to the high 6% range.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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According to a March 1 poll, the U.S. has gone from predominantly being perceived as friendly, to more Ukrainians viewing it as unfriendly, though 13% of respondents still consider the U.S. an ally.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The apprehensions from them and other Republicans have been sparked predominantly by Colby’s positions that the United States should redirect its attention from threats in the Middle East, such as countering Iran and its proxies, to instead focus on China and its growing influence in Asia.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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After the success of Fury Road, a sequel was basically a foregone conclusion.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The argument for a reserve is basically that there’s a (very small) chance that the Federal Reserve could completely mismanage the dollar.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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“By and large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by%20and%20large. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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