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View definitions for on the whole

on the whole

adverb as in all told

adverb as in chiefly

adverb as in primarily

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Example Sentences

Although lower-income and younger people are straining more to keep up with expenses and make debt payments, households on the whole are managing well.

While private citizens have a right to keep their medical records confidential, it is argued that political leaders do not have this luxury because their health can have an impact on the whole country.

From BBC

"We've seen a couple scuttle low but on the whole, it's been OK. It's on the slow side, but it's been alright."

From BBC

Modern life has drawbacks, but on the whole, people in the U.S. are healthier, freer, and safer than they have been throughout most of history.

From Salon

I thought he looked after Erling Haaland - I know he scored, but on the whole you didn't really see him much.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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