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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Chewy mid palate flavors of cherry jam, with slight texture mid palate and firm though largely hidden tannins.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Rodríguez, who was an LAFC player from 2019-22 before being sold to América, converted his penalty by going largely down the center after a lengthy run-up to beat Lloris, breaking the deadlock and giving América the game’s first goal.
—Avi Creditor, New York Times, 1 June 2025
The Knicks largely dictated the pace in that Game 5 win, with Mikal Bridges’ backcourt pressure on Haliburton disrupting the flow of Indiana’s offense.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
For his part, Spoelstra largely has filled his staff with former Heat players, with his current staff including Caron Butler, Malik Allen and Wayne Elllington.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Rodríguez, who was an LAFC player from 2019-22 before being sold to América, converted his penalty by going largely down the center after a lengthy run-up to beat Lloris, breaking the deadlock and giving América the game’s first goal.
—Avi Creditor, New York Times, 1 June 2025
The Knicks largely dictated the pace in that Game 5 win, with Mikal Bridges’ backcourt pressure on Haliburton disrupting the flow of Indiana’s offense.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
For his part, Spoelstra largely has filled his staff with former Heat players, with his current staff including Caron Butler, Malik Allen and Wayne Elllington.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2025
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“Largely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/largely. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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