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have mostly been vs have been mostly

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Have mostly been' is used when emphasizing the fact that something has been happening predominantly. 'Have been mostly' is used to describe the predominant characteristics or actions of something.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize that something has been happening predominantly.

"have mostly been "

This phrase is used to highlight that a particular action or state has been the main occurrence over a period of time. It emphasizes the predominance of the action or state.

Examples:

  • I have mostly been working from home this year.
  • They have mostly been supportive of our project.
  • She has mostly been absent from the meetings.
  • The weather has mostly been sunny during our vacation.
  • He has mostly been eating healthy food.
  • 5 days ago ... Yes they would have mostly been ok. As things stood, Handigo was their only threat. They were in the basement with multiple exits and even had ...
  • During the past year, I have mostly been working with commissions and there hasn't been much time for personal work and Facebook posts. However, I hope I...
  • Jan 16, 2017 ... Hi!! It's been a while!! I have mostly been working on my comic and haven't had much time to draw anything else. I want to change that a bit ...
  • Sep 10, 2023 ... This week, I have mostly been printing.... Coffee Coasters. Purchasable.
  • Feb 25, 2022 ... 1810 likes, 31 comments - laurenblauren on February 25, 2022: "For the month of Feb, I have mostly been cocooned with my family- working, ...
  • Today I have mostly been · The Speakeasy · BrownMouse 27 July 2023 15:20 2439. Today I've been making bird cages :smiley: 3 Likes. show post in topic.
  • May 7, 2024 ... We have mostly been tiptoeing our way through Joni Mitchell backing vocal parts from opposite sides of the room, nervous not to fuck it up ...
  • May 12, 2024 ... This Week I Have Mostly Been Listening To… The Pearlfishers. Posted by ToffeeBoy. A few years ago, I spent a whole year posting a different ...
  • Oct 15, 2024 ... Phil Kneen (@phil_kneen). 17 Replies. 83 Likes. Today, I have mostly been upsetting photographers with high megapixel cameras…

Alternatives:

  • have mainly been
  • have predominantly been
  • have primarily been
  • have largely been
  • have chiefly been

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the predominant characteristics or actions of something.

"have been mostly"

This phrase is used to describe the main characteristics or actions of something. It emphasizes the predominant nature of the characteristics or actions.

Examples:

  • The students have been mostly quiet during the exam.
  • The city has been mostly peaceful in recent years.
  • The cake has been mostly eaten by the time we arrived.
  • The project has been mostly successful so far.
  • The movie has been mostly well-received by critics.
  • This month I have been mostly… ... I just watched your documentary you did in Bexar County Jail. It's getting worse in there! Javier Salazar isn't doing anything ...
  • Jul 8, 2024 ... Ticket summons have been mostly terrible. Free summons are free summons so instead of complaining I'll just be happy for the free baba shop points I suppose.
  • What brilliant fun the last 9 weeks have been! Mostly! Posted on August 17, 2023 August 17, 2023 by Sam Manicom · The open road South Dakota.
  • Jun 26, 2023 ... r/TOTK - Have been mostly avoiding this sub since release, but I just.
  • Apr 15, 2020 ... 3010 likes, 45 comments - jaredharris on April 15, 2020: "Allegra & I have been mostly off social media, because in these troubled times, ...
  • Jun 3, 2024 ... The Rolling Stones have been mostly great for 60 years. If you haven't caught them in concert, you should go to this tour if it hits your ...
  • Nov 6, 2024 ... This week, we have been mostly eating broccoli and sausage orrecchiette (with extra chilli, white wine, pecorino and some toasty fennel ...
  • Jun 9, 2015 ... This week I have been mostly making….Concrete ... Shuttering for the concrete kiln base. The uneven stable floor meant there were gaps at the ...
  • Jun 19, 2024 ... 37 likes, 0 comments - mgonzalezart on June 18, 2024: "Hi there! I have been mostly disconnected this past month, a lot has been going on, ...

Alternatives:

  • have been mainly
  • have been predominantly
  • have been primarily
  • have been largely
  • have been chiefly

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