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for the most part

Idioms  

  1. In general, usually. For example, For the most part she is very good-humored, or The committee members agree for the most part. [Late 1300s] Also see the synonyms by and large; on the whole.

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It may seem, for the most part, like harmless fun.

From BBC

But for the most part, the relievers who are healthy have shown glimpses of what it could look like this season.

From Los Angeles Times

Americans crafted this global organization in ways that directly benefited our nation, and for the most part it worked.

From Salon

But, for the most part, despite years of financial need, Maggie had honored her commitment to Elisha and stayed away from the séance table.

From Literature

Legal and ethical issues are governed by standards set by society, but moral choices, for the most part, are for you alone to decide.

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