largely

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A ceasefire in place since last month and meant to facilitate talks has been largely observed, despite occasional exchanges of fire.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Källenius’s comments come as the German manufacturing sector, which has been largely stagnant for years, seeks to recast itself as a major player in the West’s defense arsenal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Despite passage of the law, the issue has so far remained largely under the radar.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The S&P 500’s 9% rise this year is largely due to a 25% tech sector increase, while other key sectors underperform.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

It had never developed, however, into a comprehensive system—operating instead largely as a matter of custom, enforced with varying degrees of consistency.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander