In the main
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Pro Tip 1/3Commonly Used
Used often in academic and informative texts to summarize general situations or trends. 
In the main, the data shows a positive trend in economic growth.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Agreement
Implies agreement or a positive sentiment with some exceptions or minor differences. 
Her ideas were, in the main, acceptable to the committee.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Absolute
Indicates that a statement is true in most cases but not necessarily in every case. 
In the main, the weather this month has been good, though it rained yesterday.