Largely
adverb
To a great extent or in most ways.
The story is largely true.
Often appears as...
- largely dependent
- largely responsible
adverb
To a big extent; mostly or mainly.
The project was largely his work.
Often appears as...
- largely successful
- largely due
adverb
To a great extent or in most ways.
The story is largely true.
Often appears as...
- largely dependent
- largely responsible
adverb
To a big extent; mostly or mainly.
The project was largely his work.
Often appears as...
- largely successful
- largely due
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Pro Tip 1/3Implicit Contrast
Used when something is primarily true or effective, but not completely.
Her account was largely accurate, though some details were exaggerated.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Assertion
Softens statements to avoid overgeneralization.
The book was largely overlooked, despite its merit.
Pro Tip 3/3Degree of Influence
Describes something's influence as significant but not exhaustive.
Her decision was largely influenced by her family's advice.
Pro Tip 1/3Implicit Contrast
Used when something is primarily true or effective, but not completely.
Her account was largely accurate, though some details were exaggerated.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Assertion
Softens statements to avoid overgeneralization.
The book was largely overlooked, despite its merit.
Pro Tip 3/3Degree of Influence
Describes something's influence as significant but not exhaustive.
Her decision was largely influenced by her family's advice.
Pro Tip 1/3Implicit Contrast
Used when something is primarily true or effective, but not completely.
Her account was largely accurate, though some details were exaggerated.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Assertion
Softens statements to avoid overgeneralization.
The book was largely overlooked, despite its merit.
Pro Tip 3/3Degree of Influence
Describes something's influence as significant but not exhaustive.
Her decision was largely influenced by her family's advice.
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The past, present and...
has the potential to be hugely beneficial. Today, the threat of an epidemic on the scale of the Black Death has been largely eliminated thanks to antibiotics. But the bubonic plague continues to kill a few thousand people worldwide every year, and the recent emergence of a drug-resistant strain threatens the return of darker times.
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Talking about history...
know our criminal laws are largely state laws and we have different policies in different states and so a lot of the work does have to be done at the state level but I think there is a broader narrative that we need to engage in at the national level that will influence what happens in each of these various states and I think that
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What would happen if you...
for those of us fortunate enough to have access to clean drinking water. For a long time, conventional wisdom said that we should drink eight glasses a day. That estimate has since been fine-tuned. Now, the consensus is that the amount of water we need to imbibe depends largely on our weight and environment.
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Sharks 101 PIPE National...
This speed is largely due to their body's hydrodynamic design. Many sharks have torpedo shaped heads that allow them to cut through the water with little resistance. Plus, shark skin is covered with flat, v-shaped scales, called dermal denticles. The denticles help water flow smoothly over the skin,
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Earworms: Those songs...
we have to play through until it reaches a natural stopping point, "ella, ella, ella." But this is largely speculation. The basic fact remains we don't know exactly why we're susceptible to earworms. But understanding them better could give us important clues to the workings of the human brain.
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How do focus groups...
Those put numbers on questions like how many potential customers there are and what price they'd be willing to pay. This part of the process changes as technology evolves. But focus groups have remained largely the same for decades. Perhaps when it comes to the big, important questions,
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A Collection Of Spring...
assembling in these dense colonies after having spent a largely solitary life at provides the birds with the social stimulation that is the key to coordinating their breeding by nesting and laying together they
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Elon Musk: The future...
This is not inevitable. It's very important to appreciate this is not inevitable. The sustainable energy future I think is largely inevitable, but being a space-faring civilization is definitely not inevitable.
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Why are there so many...
This huge diversity exists largely because of humanity's efforts to bear new fruit. Fruit breeding is a way to fulfill the expectations of farmers and consumers who seek specific qualities in an apple.
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The Blue Planet...
assembling in these dense colonies after having spent a largely solitary life at provides the birds with the social stimulation that is the key to coordinating their breeding
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The past, present and...
has the potential to be hugely beneficial. Today, the threat of an epidemic on the scale of the Black Death has been largely eliminated thanks to antibiotics. But the bubonic plague continues to kill a few thousand people worldwide every year, and the recent emergence of a drug-resistant strain threatens the return of darker times.
Video examples
Talking about history...
know our criminal laws are largely state laws and we have different policies in different states and so a lot of the work does have to be done at the state level but I think there is a broader narrative that we need to engage in at the national level that will influence what happens in each of these various states and I think that
Video examples
What would happen if you...
for those of us fortunate enough to have access to clean drinking water. For a long time, conventional wisdom said that we should drink eight glasses a day. That estimate has since been fine-tuned. Now, the consensus is that the amount of water we need to imbibe depends largely on our weight and environment.
Video examples
Sharks 101 PIPE National...
This speed is largely due to their body's hydrodynamic design. Many sharks have torpedo shaped heads that allow them to cut through the water with little resistance. Plus, shark skin is covered with flat, v-shaped scales, called dermal denticles. The denticles help water flow smoothly over the skin,
Video examples
Earworms: Those songs...
we have to play through until it reaches a natural stopping point, "ella, ella, ella." But this is largely speculation. The basic fact remains we don't know exactly why we're susceptible to earworms. But understanding them better could give us important clues to the workings of the human brain.
Video examples
How do focus groups...
Those put numbers on questions like how many potential customers there are and what price they'd be willing to pay. This part of the process changes as technology evolves. But focus groups have remained largely the same for decades. Perhaps when it comes to the big, important questions,
Video examples
A Collection Of Spring...
assembling in these dense colonies after having spent a largely solitary life at provides the birds with the social stimulation that is the key to coordinating their breeding by nesting and laying together they
Video examples
Elon Musk: The future...
This is not inevitable. It's very important to appreciate this is not inevitable. The sustainable energy future I think is largely inevitable, but being a space-faring civilization is definitely not inevitable.
Video examples
Why are there so many...
This huge diversity exists largely because of humanity's efforts to bear new fruit. Fruit breeding is a way to fulfill the expectations of farmers and consumers who seek specific qualities in an apple.
Video examples
The Blue Planet...
assembling in these dense colonies after having spent a largely solitary life at provides the birds with the social stimulation that is the key to coordinating their breeding
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Khaled Hosseini
Afghani Novelist
It's a very nice kind of quasi-fame being a writer, because you remain largely anonymous and you can have a private life, which I really cherish. I don't like to be in the public light all that much. I don't crave the whole fame thing at all.
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Hozier
Irish Musician
I've definitely received a lot of support in Nashville; it's a huge music town. I like country music. Like any genre I'm largely unfamiliar with, there are elements I really enjoy and elements that go over my head.
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Jeffery Deaver
American Writer
Of course, all writers draw upon their personal experiences in describing day-to-day life and human relationships, but I tend to keep my own experiences largely separate from my stories.
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Ramin Djawadi
German Composer
I always really wanted to do film scoring, largely because I hate writing lyrics. I just won't do it. I need help with the words.
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Hugh Grant
English Actor
Although I'm largely doing other things in life, it's very nice occasionally to put my toe back in the waters of show business.
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John Knoll
American Artist
Almost everything I've been paid to do was something that was largely self-taught.
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Hugh Hefner
American Publisher
Even when I was young, I said age is largely a state of mind if you're healthy.
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Ivor Novello
Welsh Musician
The crowd may be influenced easily, largely because it is a crowd.
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Peter Hitchens
English Journalist
People's fates in life are decided largely by their schools.
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Horace
Roman Poet
Life is largely a matter of expectation.
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Khaled Hosseini
Afghani Novelist
It's a very nice kind of quasi-fame being a writer, because you remain largely anonymous and you can have a private life, which I really cherish. I don't like to be in the public light all that much. I don't crave the whole fame thing at all.
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Hozier
Irish Musician
I've definitely received a lot of support in Nashville; it's a huge music town. I like country music. Like any genre I'm largely unfamiliar with, there are elements I really enjoy and elements that go over my head.
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Jeffery Deaver
American Writer
Of course, all writers draw upon their personal experiences in describing day-to-day life and human relationships, but I tend to keep my own experiences largely separate from my stories.
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Ramin Djawadi
German Composer
I always really wanted to do film scoring, largely because I hate writing lyrics. I just won't do it. I need help with the words.
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Hugh Grant
English Actor
Although I'm largely doing other things in life, it's very nice occasionally to put my toe back in the waters of show business.
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John Knoll
American Artist
Almost everything I've been paid to do was something that was largely self-taught.
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Hugh Hefner
American Publisher
Even when I was young, I said age is largely a state of mind if you're healthy.
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Ivor Novello
Welsh Musician
The crowd may be influenced easily, largely because it is a crowd.
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Peter Hitchens
English Journalist
People's fates in life are decided largely by their schools.
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Horace
Roman Poet
Life is largely a matter of expectation.
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