mostly

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Mostly nationals of Malawi and Mozambique, many told AFP they had fled their homes at the weekend and spent nights in the mountains and bush, before making their way to the small-town community centres.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 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, however, Boston is steaming at principal owner John Henry, a former civic hero who’s become regarded as an aloof steward distracted by investments like Liverpool in the English Premier League.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Mostly, Julian and Lori take turns thwarting his obnoxious kids and threatening to quit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Mostly, it’s slow and comfortable, imaginin’ you own a house and it has a porch and yer sittin’ on it.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri