largely

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The 725-acre campus, adorned by stone neo-Gothic buildings, is largely tax-exempt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Returns for fully realized funds have averaged around 10% annually, with losses largely contained within the equity layer.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Shipments have largely been at a standstill since the conflict started on 28 February, though some countries like India and Malaysia have negotiated safe passage for their vessels.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

A significant share of global web traffic passes through the Strait via undersea cables, largely servicing countries in the Gulf and South Asia.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

In examining the sanctuary’s large site, a largely unknown or forgotten aspect of World War II has come to light.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler