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
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Examples of typically in a Sentence
prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
Recent Examples on the Web
Museum loans are typically made in expectation of future reciprocation, but obviously not this one.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Waterfowl typically winter in the southern and southeastern U.S., about as far south as the Gulf of Mexico, Gentry said.
—Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2024
Walmart and Food Lion, where customers are typically price-focused, aren’t as likely to be affected by Wegmans.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
Annual cicadas typically emerge in Kentucky during the late summer months each year, according to The University of Kentucky.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
New York typically does not allow audio or visual coverage in court rooms, meaning the public is unable to watch the first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history live.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Real estate is cyclical, and typically when mortgage rates shoot up, sales decline, and home prices fall; and eventually because home prices tumble, sales return.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024
Dirty soda became a mocktail-esque mainstay in the state likely because Utah has a large population of Mormons who don't typically drink alcohol because of their religion.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
People in Gaza, as across the Muslim world, would typically celebrate the day by meeting with their families and sharing large meals.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Waterfowl typically winter in the southern and southeastern U.S., about as far south as the Gulf of Mexico, Gentry said.
—Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2024
Walmart and Food Lion, where customers are typically price-focused, aren’t as likely to be affected by Wegmans.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
Annual cicadas typically emerge in Kentucky during the late summer months each year, according to The University of Kentucky.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
New York typically does not allow audio or visual coverage in court rooms, meaning the public is unable to watch the first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history live.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Real estate is cyclical, and typically when mortgage rates shoot up, sales decline, and home prices fall; and eventually because home prices tumble, sales return.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024
Dirty soda became a mocktail-esque mainstay in the state likely because Utah has a large population of Mormons who don't typically drink alcohol because of their religion.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
People in Gaza, as across the Muslim world, would typically celebrate the day by meeting with their families and sharing large meals.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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