main event

Example Sentences

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And so the main event is upon us, the headline act.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The main event was the “cooling steam therapy,” which Xie said was meant to be calming and refreshing and help relieve tired eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The tricky part is that even when the main event is “free,” the total adds up quickly.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

When everything is bite-sized and cohesive, vegetables stop feeling like a side project and start feeling like the main event.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

You’re lueky I’m saving my energy for the main event.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan