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The story is largely true.
He is largely responsible for the problem.
The economy is based largely on farming.
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Crockett, a Black civil rights attorney who represents a largely Black area of South Dallas and who has lovely, long lashes, didn’t hesitate.
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
The defense was largely focused on cross-examining witnesses called by prosecutors during the last month, honing in on attacking Daniels' and Cohen's motivations and credibility.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 21 May 2024
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
The defense was largely focused on cross-examining witnesses called by prosecutors during the last month, honing in on attacking Daniels' and Cohen's motivations and credibility.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 21 May 2024
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“Largely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/largely. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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largely
adverb
large·ly
ˈlärj-lē 
1
: generally sense 1
the story is largely true
2
: in a great amount
tipped the waiter largely
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