Meaning of by and large in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    by and large

    Definitions

    1. usually

    Examples

    • « as a rule »
    • « by and large it doesn't rain much here »

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