in the main

1. For the most part, chiefly, as in It was an excellent conference in the main. [First half of 1600s]

Example Sentences

This is likely to be developed further in the main Labour conference speeches in Liverpool next week.

From BBC

Jay had already had hits in the main UK Top 40, but remembers the original Asian chart well.

From BBC

Still, the louder message that life will go on for Carrie and her fabulous friends – contentedly, in the main – isn’t a terrible way to go.

From Salon

This year’s Emmy Awards, airing Sept. 14 on CBS, are set to shine a spotlight on 25 different categories in the main broadcast.

From Los Angeles Times

The AA welcomed the government's plans in the main, but said "the missing element is measures to safeguard and to save new driver and passenger lives by limiting peer-age passengers for six months".

From BBC

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