typically
adverb
typ·i·cal·ly
ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē 
1
: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances
Typically, members of our staff receive little … recognition …—
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: in a typical manner
typically American
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prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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On Earth, corundum typically forms deep within the planet under specific geological conditions tied to tectonic activity.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
They are typically funded by a country’s budgetary surpluses, which Canada currently does not have.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The injury typically requires surgery, with the usual recovery time three to four months.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
The shoot brought together a company that included Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Suzanne Pleshette and a large supporting crew, all working under Hitchcock’s typically meticulous direction.
—Tony Lee Moral, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
They are typically funded by a country’s budgetary surpluses, which Canada currently does not have.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The injury typically requires surgery, with the usual recovery time three to four months.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
The shoot brought together a company that included Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Suzanne Pleshette and a large supporting crew, all working under Hitchcock’s typically meticulous direction.
—Tony Lee Moral, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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