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by and large

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by and large
generally; usually. (Originally a nautical expression.) I find that, by and large, people tend to do what they are told to do. By and large, rosebushes need lots of care.
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by and large
generally or mostly The films they show are, by and large, American imports.
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by and large
mostly or generally for the most part By and large, the people I'm talking about are Internet users. There are a few things that I don't like about my job, but by and large it's just fine.
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