Meaning & use

by and large

phrase·Academic

On the whole; considering everything, generally speaking.

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By and large, the new policy has been well received by most employees.

The weather this summer has, by and large, been warmer than usual.

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"By and large" is used to introduce a broad generalization, often before mentioning minor exceptions.

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