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in the main
basically; generally. Mary: Everything looks all right—in the main. Sally: What details need attention? Mary: Just a few things here and there. Like on page 27. John: Are you all ready? Sue: I think we're ready, in the main. John: Then, we shall go. See also: main in the main mostly, usually Bystanders, middle-aged women in the main, protested loudly. In the main, our students reach exam level after a year. See also: main in the main (slightly formal) mostly Major crime seems to be, in the main, caused by drugs and poverty. See also: main Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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