Examples of largely in a Sentence
The story is largely true.
He is largely responsible for the problem.
The economy is based largely on farming.
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But the visual result was stark, producing an FBI Headquarters building composed largely of tan-and-black squares looming over the sidewalk, broken up by an 11-story rear section built on massive supports.
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
The bear, now close to 400 pounds, had survived largely on human food and trash and resisted numerous efforts by wildlife officers to trap him, the department said in its statement.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, became a billionaire in 2021 largely due to the success of her cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, as well as her lingerie line, Savage x Fenty.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Meanwhile, Burnett’s exit also leaves open the vice mayor role, which is largely symbolic but does come with a shiny $430,000 budget for additional staff.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
The bear, now close to 400 pounds, had survived largely on human food and trash and resisted numerous efforts by wildlife officers to trap him, the department said in its statement.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, became a billionaire in 2021 largely due to the success of her cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, as well as her lingerie line, Savage x Fenty.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Meanwhile, Burnett’s exit also leaves open the vice mayor role, which is largely symbolic but does come with a shiny $430,000 budget for additional staff.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
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“Largely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/largely. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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largely
adverb
large·ly
ˈlärj-lē 
1
: generally sense 1
the story is largely true
2
: in a great amount
tipped the waiter largely
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