Populations in western Europe were largely exterminated by hunting pressure in the 13th-19th centuries, with the exception of semi-domesticated birds maintained as poultry by large landowners.
Bears historically roamed the area but were largely exterminated by habitat destruction.
In one of the coincidences of history, the beaver was largely exterminated in the mountains at the exact time when its pelts were no longer wanted in the cities.
Previously, large game was abundant, but today it is largely exterminated.
A considerable Jewish population was largely exterminated from 1941 to 1944.
"If what she says is that they'll be largely exterminated over the next century or so-yes, she's right."
Jews (eventually largely exterminated as a category).
The royal family was largely exterminated.