principally
Example Sentences
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"This shirt is not only a lasting reminder of one of the most important moments in football history, but is principally connected to the very moment that catapulted Pele into a global sporting icon."
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
Her concurrence reminds readers that the question of citizenship has never been principally about immigration.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
Whatever path Iranian funds take, they almost inevitably touch the dollar, in practice through dollar-pegged stablecoins, principally Tether, favored for its global liquidity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
I knew both musicals principally from their film adaptations.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
In fact, I deliberately refrained from entering into such debates during these past days because I came principally to listen.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
