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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Today, the fourth and fifth generations are largely leading the philanthropic drive, but the family’s vision and values were evident throughout the 20th century.
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Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
The Reddit community largely agreed with her.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers managed to get this far largely by being able to shield their bullpen.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Rogers noted that the book argues that a central cause of the war was Anglo settlers’ determination to keep slaves in bondage after Mexico largely abolished it.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
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Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
The Reddit community largely agreed with her.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers managed to get this far largely by being able to shield their bullpen.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Rogers noted that the book argues that a central cause of the war was Anglo settlers’ determination to keep slaves in bondage after Mexico largely abolished it.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Largely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/largely. Accessed 30 Oct. 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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