largely

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Within three years, it largely wound down operations.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

The discord began at a time when bitterness about Spain’s colonial legacy had largely receded, and many Mexicans celebrate their mixed European and Indigenous heritage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

While the WFA had relied largely on volunteers, the FA had the resources and finances to develop and professionalise operations.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Importantly, land values largely reflect the benefits of public investments that make urban locations desirable—in transit, schools, parks, for example.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

To make matters worse, the plant’s store of alarm pocket dosimeters, which let out a high-pitched two-tone alarm if the radiation level climbs too quickly, was largely wiped out by the tsunami.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland