chiefly
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That title refers in part to George W. Bush, but chiefly to Saddam Hussein: It was Nixon who first interrogated the notorious Iraqi leader, a slippery subject and indignant prisoner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Fiscal concerns are a problem in several countries, chiefly France, at present, and with bond yields rising, Lagarde may be anxious not to upset those bond markets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Scott says although the film is about many things, it's chiefly about "the humility of leadership, and about the difference between power and expertise".
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
However, private-sector union density stayed at 5.9%, meaning the numerical gain came chiefly from government employment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
Larger ones tended to have more powerful chiefs, more ranks of chiefly lineages, greater distinctions between chiefs and commoners, more retention of tribute by the chiefs, more layers of bureaucrats, and grander public architecture.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing chiefly
Essential English Vocabulary, List 7
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