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By and large vs. By in large
By and large
/ˌbaɪ ənd ˈlɑrdʒ/Examples:
By and large, the project met our expectations.We enjoyed the movie by and large, despite the slow start.By and large, the new policy has been well received.
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By in large
/əˌbaɪ ənd ˈlɑrdʒ/Examples:
By in large, the report was well-received.The policy was, by in large, successful in its aim.By in large, the weather was pleasant all week.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- "By and large" is the correct phrase; it originated from the language of sailing.
- The variant "by in large" is incorrect and a common mishearing of the phrase.
- Remember that "by and large" as a phrase means on the whole or in general.
- To remember, think of "by" followed by "and", the most common conjunction for combining words or phrases.
- Associate "by and large" with a general summary or overview of a situation.
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