as in mainly
for the most part
our video collection consists chiefly of comedies, but we have a few horror movies
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Recent Examples of chiefly
Brian Peck, adjunct assistant professor of international trade law at USC, recently told CBS News that the new administration could instead use tariffs chiefly as a tool for negotiating leverage in trade talks.
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
The effect was found chiefly in people prone to concentrate fluoride in their bones, such as those with kidney disease.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Lake’s relatively weak standing with Trump voters in a swing state is notable because her political identity revolves chiefly around her support for Trump.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
This is the Nicolas Cage movie that birthed the persona of Rage Cage people still chiefly identify him with today — a panic attack of an actor who can hit screaming emotional peaks few others are capable of, with a physical freneticism to match.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
The effect was found chiefly in people prone to concentrate fluoride in their bones, such as those with kidney disease.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Lake’s relatively weak standing with Trump voters in a swing state is notable because her political identity revolves chiefly around her support for Trump.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
This is the Nicolas Cage movie that birthed the persona of Rage Cage people still chiefly identify him with today — a panic attack of an actor who can hit screaming emotional peaks few others are capable of, with a physical freneticism to match.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiefly
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The cost of these vehicle collisions to wildlife is mainly calculated in the number of carcasses found from accidents and diminishing animal populations.Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Viking ships now dock at Port Milwaukee's heavy lift dock — which mainly serves cargo ships.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The pledges mostly have to do with encouraging dialogue and cooperation among different religious groups.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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It's expected to be finalized in October. ELECTIONS 2024 The three lieutenant governor candidates had their first and probably only debate on Tuesday at the state fair ― a mostly placid affair with room for only a few polite political jabs.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024
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Role: The redshirt freshman appeared in two games for the Knights, primarily at left tackle.Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
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Snow cover refers to the extent of land blanketed by snow, influenced primarily by snowfall and air temperature.Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Arizona has largely benefitted from the CHIPS Act, which President Joe Biden enacted in 2022 to revive the nation's role in making microchips that power cellphones, computers, appliances, medical devices and much more.Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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It's been an epic back-and-forth in buying and selling, largely centered around Trump's election chances.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Ice had predominantly turned into freezing rain by Saturday evening, but roads in eastern Iowa were still at least partially blanketed by ice or snow, the forecasters said.CBS News, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Turkestan Islamic Party is primarily comprised of Uyghurs, a Turkic-speaking and largely Muslim ethnic group hailing predominantly from the sprawling northwestern Chinese province of Xinjiang.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Chiefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiefly. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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