largely

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The story of the Tennis Cabinet has largely been untold until now—but it clearly had an impact on the development of our Republic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

To be sure, China, the primary buyer of Iranian oil, has largely stayed on the sidelines during the Iran war and has avoided applying pressure on Tehran to make concessions to the U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Researchers believe the strategy could become an important addition to chemotherapy and immunotherapy by targeting a part of cancer biology that has largely been overlooked.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

The broad-based surge in wholesale prices was largely driven by a 1.2% rise in final demand services and higher energy costs.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Good fortune opens the hand as well as the heart wonderfully; and to give somewhat when we have largely received, is but to afford a vent to the unusual ebullition of the sensations.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë