in the main

phrase

: in general
—used to say that a statement is true in most cases or at most times
The workers are in the main very capable.
The weather has in the main been quite good.

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After arriving in Lampedusa by plane, Leo was to pay homage to the dead at the island’s migrant cemetery and unveil a plaque, dedicated to Pope Francis, on the main dock before celebrating Mass in the main piazza. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 The ensemble that brings to life The Guest (Gæsten), which world premieres on Sunday, July 5 in the main competition program of the 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF), reads like a who’s who of Danish acting. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 On the first level, there’s a spacious living area and a kitchen that mirrors the design of that in the main residence. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 In winter, one of the 91 Marina Rise rooms gets my vote—you’re in the main building, close to two of the three restaurants, the bar, wine cellar, fitness centre, kids’ club, and Neo boutique. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the main

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“In the main.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20main. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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