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typically

typ·i·cal·ly [ típpikəlee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. in usual way: with all or many of the usual or expected characteristics
a typically Mediterranean vista

2. as a rule: in most cases or on most occasions
Political action committees are typically formed by interest groups to raise money for political causes.

3. characteristically: as is to be expected, especially annoyingly expected, of a particular person or thing
The car, typically, refused to start.

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