chiefly
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The CIA is the agency chiefly involved in spies and counterspies.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
From 55-5 overnight in their chase of 254, New Zealand's disappointing week was complete when they were hustled out for 138, thanks chiefly to Gus Atkinson's 5-30.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
She almost never mentions President Trump by name, referring to him chiefly as the “former president” or “new president.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
Demand loss is being seen chiefly in the Middle East, Asian frontier economies and Africa, which has little surplus and scant ability to absorb higher costs.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026
He would not discuss his own business and journeys, and seemed chiefly interested in small news about Frodo’s health and doings.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
Vocabulary lists containing chiefly
Essential English Vocabulary, List 7
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