majors

Example Sentences

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“The near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to tighten global energy markets, with several oil majors warning that the window before physical shortages begin to emerge may be measured in weeks rather than months.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“To be hoisting this trophy, to hold it high and at such an iconic venue, is just a dream come true,” said Korda, the first American to win back-to-back majors since Juli Inkster in 1999.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"I just love playing in the majors," Hull said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Banks in the index gain, though oil majors slip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

It seemed normal to all of us, but the majors expression grew stormy throughout the courses.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland