most of the time
idiom
: on most occasions : usually
Sometimes I go out for lunch, but most of the time I bring my own lunch to work.
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Fleury shut it down from there, including a third period when the Blues spent most of the time in the Wild zone.
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Black ice is hard to see most of the time, but with the right lighting, drivers can look out for a smooth and glossy surface on the road to detect it.
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Young took the stand in the trial and spent most of the time answering questions about his family, military background and his security work for corporations.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
However, most of the time, your tap water is safe to drink.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Jan. 2025
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Black ice is hard to see most of the time, but with the right lighting, drivers can look out for a smooth and glossy surface on the road to detect it.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Young took the stand in the trial and spent most of the time answering questions about his family, military background and his security work for corporations.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
However, most of the time, your tap water is safe to drink.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Most of the time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/most%20of%20the%20time. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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