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
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The broken records herald yet another summer of extremes — both in the U.S. and around the world — and offer a worrisome outlook for the weeks and months ahead, as July and August are typically the hottest months of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 4 July 2024
An entitlement is how much the Department of Veterans Affairs will guarantee to repay lenders, typically $36,000 or 25% of the loan amount, in case the borrower defaults and helps determine how much a veteran can borrow before needing a down payment.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
The Indian leader also addressed Congress during that trip, an honor typically reserved for close US allies and partners, and attended a lavish state dinner.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN, 4 July 2024
Not typically the biggest or strongest guy on the court, Boopathi’s diligently worked to increase his strength.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2024
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Denise Chow, NBC News, 4 July 2024
An entitlement is how much the Department of Veterans Affairs will guarantee to repay lenders, typically $36,000 or 25% of the loan amount, in case the borrower defaults and helps determine how much a veteran can borrow before needing a down payment.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
The Indian leader also addressed Congress during that trip, an honor typically reserved for close US allies and partners, and attended a lavish state dinner.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN, 4 July 2024
Not typically the biggest or strongest guy on the court, Boopathi’s diligently worked to increase his strength.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2024
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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