Sentence examples for being based chiefly on from inspiring English sources

The problem of describing Pythagoreanism is complicated by the fact that the surviving picture is far from complete, being based chiefly on a small number of fragments from the time before Plato (c. 428 c. 348 bce) and on various discussions in authors who wrote much later most of whom were either Aristotelians or Neoplatonists (see below History of Pythagoreanism).

The latter are based chiefly on the colourful rhythmic intensity of the island's African heritage.

Greek architecture was based chiefly on the post-and-beam system, with columns carrying the load.

The economy of modern Oyo is based chiefly on agriculture and handicrafts.

The city's economy is based chiefly on these local resources.

The economy of Oyo is based chiefly on agriculture and handicrafts.

"Efforts will be based chiefly on reducing spending, not on increasing revenue," he said.

Its economy is based chiefly on fishing and cattle raising, and cereals and vines are cultivated.

The murder case was based chiefly on the testimony of Patrick Cuffy and Paul Skyers, who said they helped in the killing.

Still, they said, General Clark's candidacy would be based chiefly on broader issues of character and experience.

The purchase was based chiefly on his desire to establish a new business connection within commuting distance of his home in Summit, N.J.