in large measure
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The close of the Civil War was, in large measure, Lincoln’s victory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
And that was in large measure due to the love Derek had for his family and they for him.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2024
The immigrants are unarmed, in large measure impoverished and desperate, and all they want is a chance to seek legal protection under our asylum laws.
From Salon ● Nov. 28, 2023
“She’s doing extraordinary work in large measure because she’s taking that step to take responsibility for what she’s doing rather than say, ‘This is what I’m being offered.’”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 3, 2023
Always certain of what he wanted from the world, Mr. Clutter had in large measure obtained it.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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