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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are of mainly" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used incorrectly when trying to express the primary nature or characteristic of something.
Example: "The results of the survey are of mainly positive feedback from participants."
Alternatives: "are primarily" or "are mostly".
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are of mainly
verb
Representing or , chiefly in depictions of colloquial speech.
Exact(2)
For the first time, about a quarter of the legislators are of mainly Indian descent.
De Hartog's later novels, written in English, are of mainly entertainment value.
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Legal experts say the decision in the case, District of Columbia v. Heller, has been of mainly symbolic importance so far.
Tumours were of mainly grade 2 (51.7%) and grade 3 (45.0%).
Since the symptomatic actions become relatively rapidly apparent, they should be of mainly chronobiological nature.
But it was, of course, mainly a celebratory event.
The coach was full of mainly very young people.
And while the list is representative of mainly artists, it can happen to anyone in any industry.
"They were of many nationalities, mainly Syrian.
Frogs were once made of ivory but are now mainly of ebony.
Exports are mainly of copra and fish.
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