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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are principally" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something is mainly or primarily the case, often in a formal or academic context.
Example: "The findings of the study are principally based on qualitative data collected from interviews."
Alternatives: "are mainly" or "are primarily".
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are principally
adverb
In a primary manner; pertaining to the principal of a matter.
Exact(60)
These are, principally, AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.
Those other factors are principally macroeconomic.
The next three weeks are principally about sport.
In the north, they are principally marsanne and roussanne.
The forces applied to the robot are principally rotational.
we are principally, interested by the "Retain" step.
Road pricing schemes are principally based on cordon-based pricing.
The decor of the market has Japanese touches and the customers are principally Japanese.
It says the new islands are principally for civilian use but also help defend Chinese sovereignty.
These are principally single figures, holding their own on the page, without backdrop, setting or context.
But the memories cherished by more serious fans are principally factual, rather than tonal or emotional.
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