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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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Mace has largely supported President Trump, working for his 2016 campaign but levying criticism against him following the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, critique that spurred Trump to back a GOP challenger in her 2022 race.
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CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
French leaders hope the summit will boost investment in Europe's AI sector, positioning the region as a viable competitor in a field largely dominated by U.S.-China competition.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Trump largely seems pleased so far, though, saying this week that Musk is doing a great job while also noting that the billionaire needs approval to his DOGE work, and may not always get it.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
At the Golden Globe Awards, held just weeks before Trump’s inauguration, the show was largely politics-free, with host Nikki Glaser and presenters mostly staying away from commentary on current events.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
French leaders hope the summit will boost investment in Europe's AI sector, positioning the region as a viable competitor in a field largely dominated by U.S.-China competition.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Trump largely seems pleased so far, though, saying this week that Musk is doing a great job while also noting that the billionaire needs approval to his DOGE work, and may not always get it.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
At the Golden Globe Awards, held just weeks before Trump’s inauguration, the show was largely politics-free, with host Nikki Glaser and presenters mostly staying away from commentary on current events.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Largely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/largely. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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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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