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In the main

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Commonly Used

Used often in academic and informative texts to summarize general situations or trends.

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In the main, the data shows a positive trend in economic growth.
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Subtle Agreement

Implies agreement or a positive sentiment with some exceptions or minor differences.

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Her ideas were, in the main, acceptable to the committee.
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Not Absolute

Indicates that a statement is true in most cases but not necessarily in every case.

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In the main, the weather this month has been good, though it rained yesterday.
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