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Examples of largely in a Sentence
The story is largely true.
He is largely responsible for the problem.
The economy is based largely on farming.
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Outside of the hits she’s been featured on — and/or written — alongside people like Camila Cabello and Selena Gomez, this type of internet-dominating, chart-breaking pop success has largely evaded the star’s solo releases.
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Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2024
There are no redemption centers west of Bridgeport, largely because of land costs, said Nelson.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2024
While her style has evolved over the years, her sensibility and approach to fashion largely remains the same.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 25 June 2024
Published exclusively on The Independent, the study revealed that nearly five million hours of general practitioner (GP) time are wasted annually on unnecessary menopause appointments, largely attributed to the lack of knowledge among healthcare professionals.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 25 June 2024
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Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2024
There are no redemption centers west of Bridgeport, largely because of land costs, said Nelson.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2024
While her style has evolved over the years, her sensibility and approach to fashion largely remains the same.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 25 June 2024
Published exclusively on The Independent, the study revealed that nearly five million hours of general practitioner (GP) time are wasted annually on unnecessary menopause appointments, largely attributed to the lack of knowledge among healthcare professionals.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 25 June 2024
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“Largely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/largely. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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