as in mostly
for the most part
the Little House books are substantially based on the memories of Laura Ingalls Wilder
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So far, the collapse in American support for Ukraine has mostly been confined to wild theater in foreign capitals.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025 -
The campaign was triggered by Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, in which militants killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and took 251 people hostage.—
Imad Isseid and Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Social practice art in Latin America existed mainly through the efforts of small, noncommercial, artist-run initiatives within the fractious context of political agitation and protest.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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The outbreak continues to mainly be in unvaccinated children.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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Jarry was jettisoned to Wilkes-Barre in January for the second time this season, his work largely being disastrous.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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That’s largely because mortgage rates have been falling alongside stocks—the 30-year rate climbed above 7% in January but has since retreated to the high 6% range.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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However, spending has outpaced the constitutional spending cap, particularly as mandatory costs — chiefly Medicaid — have skyrocketed past earlier projections.—
Nick Coltrain,
The Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2025
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Yet details of the other cost-cutting measures in the club’s ‘transformation plan’ had already slipped out, chiefly the changes to the club’s provision of food for employees.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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The book is written primarily for young people, but of course adults will read it.—
John Blake,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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Kyle Orland Senior Gaming Editor Kyle Orland has been the Senior Gaming Editor at Ars Technica since 2012, writing primarily about the business, tech, and culture behind video games.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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According to a March 1 poll, the U.S. has gone from predominantly being perceived as friendly, to more Ukrainians viewing it as unfriendly, though 13% of respondents still consider the U.S. an ally.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The apprehensions from them and other Republicans have been sparked predominantly by Colby’s positions that the United States should redirect its attention from threats in the Middle East, such as countering Iran and its proxies, to instead focus on China and its growing influence in Asia.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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While higher-fat foods generally aren't a concern for most people, those with certain health conditions may want to stick to low-fat dairy products.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Your doc may also order a blood test to check for antibodies to measles, Dr. Gulick says, which is generally positive in someone who’s been recently exposed, so long as it’s been at least three days since symptoms started.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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After the success of Fury Road, a sequel was basically a foregone conclusion.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The argument for a reserve is basically that there’s a (very small) chance that the Federal Reserve could completely mismanage the dollar.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Substantially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantially. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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