Examples of 'were mainly' in a sentence

Meaning of "were mainly"

The phrase 'were mainly' indicates that something or someone had a predominant or primary role or characteristic in a particular context. It suggests that the main or primary focus, purpose, or attribute of a subject was related to the topic being discussed

How to use "were mainly" in a sentence

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These convictions were mainly for lesser offences.
We were mainly talking about the musicianship going downhill.
Disposals in the period were mainly in respect of software.
They were mainly formed by the foreign traders.
The uncontested wards were mainly in rural areas.
These were mainly fortified residences or private watchtowers.
The fossils found were mainly from whales.
They were mainly used for scientific computing.
The early businesses were mainly grocery stores.
These were mainly forced labourers or foreign workers.
The cast and crew were mainly volunteers.
They were mainly used for freight traffic.
Her daughter and husband were mainly ornamentalists.
Clothes were mainly homemade or locally made.
The provisions on reception were mainly left unchanged.

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The dogs were mainly used as hunting companions.
The inhabitants of the village were mainly winegrowers.
The latter were mainly shelters for children.
Their motivations for moving were mainly economic.
Those studied were mainly antiretroviral experienced patients.
Her early works as a filmmaker were mainly documentaries.
These were mainly used as warehouses and offices.
It seemed as the lightrays were mainly directed downwards.
They were mainly involved in the salt trade.
The majority of wounds were mainly from artillery.
These were mainly developed by the GameMaker community.
Artifacts at the museum were mainly donated by individuals.
Were mainly focused on the age category of seniors.
Registered departures were mainly for resettlement purposes.
The aims for the foundation were mainly.
Its contributors were mainly free persons of color.
The questions in the questionnaire were mainly used to.
The arches were mainly built with brick.
To be based on unsubstantial grounds and were mainly.
Their economies were mainly driven by growing exports.
Muskrats saw price resistance and were mainly withdrawn.
Paving stones were mainly what was made there.
It is believed that alleged political opponents were mainly targeted.
The new buildings were mainly terraced houses.
They were mainly associated with marijuana trafficking.
Thereafter his ships were mainly constructed of iron.
They were mainly infected in cephalothoracic segments.
However these changes were mainly of a formal character.
Delays were mainly attributable to inadequate planning and coordination.
Views regarding learning were mainly constructive.
They were mainly painted by her ladyship.
History tells us that they were mainly shepherds.
The reviews were mainly a result of lack of gameplay.
These restrictions imposed by tradition were mainly of a religious nature.
Lak artisans were mainly engaged in weapons manufacturing.

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