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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Example Sentences

That suggests the panel agreed with Judge Kernodle’s reasoning for the most part.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chief Executive Officer Ali Dibadj, who took over in 2022, has managed for the most part to reverse a prolonged run of client redemptions.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s excellent, Grace. Beautifully written, insightful. I’ll send you a few notes—little things. But for the most part I’d say it’s ready to submit.”

From Literature

When we were together, we split things evenly for the most part.

From MarketWatch

Gosling stayed in character for the most part as an annoyed hotel patron who’s been overcharged for visits from the “Goo Goo Man.”

From Los Angeles Times

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