largely

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The investigation examined potential criminal violations of the Clean Water Act by the multistate mining operations largely run by Justice’s son, Jay, according to current and former officials familiar with the matter.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

You will probably need to pay a plumber to ensure the cistern refills properly, but whether that money should go to the same company depends largely on how they respond now.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Higher fuel prices due to the war in Iran have pushed up trucking companies’ expenses, but operators are largely passing along those costs to their customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The anticipated decline in sales appears to be largely from falling prices in the U.S. coffee segment.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The nationwide boycott lasted only one day, and it was largely ignored by customers who pushed their way past the guards.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti