mostly

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Mostly it felt like a wasted opportunity: A once-beloved team, in a basketball mecca, sinking its future and alienating its fan base with contentious leadership, murky vision and somnambulant play.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Mostly that pistachios have on and off years, producing significantly less every other year, and need sufficient cooling periods in the winter, which is becoming more challenging in California due to the warming climate.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Mostly it was police officers and their wives who went there.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Mostly, he insisted, the unhoused neighbors were vigilant stewards, and helped with sweeping and trash pickup and the like; “99 percent of the time it was working great,” he said.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Mostly, Winnie irritated Ella, getting into her room or whining about playing or wanting to always do everything she was doing.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton