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mainstream

[meyn-streem] / ˈmeɪnˌstrim /


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Mainstream consumers should ask hard questions, not just about medical benefits.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Mainstream banks still lend into the market but in less-direct ways that can obscure their exposure, such as by financing an investment fund making loans to companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Mainstream theatrical crowd pleasers like “F1: The Movie” and “Weapons” scored surprising nominations in the big five categories, while more typical Oscar-bait films like “Hamnet” and “Song Sung Blue” had their own modest showings.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

"Mainstream parties would be naive to assume that these voters will simply return when they get older," he adds.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

Mainstream in some parts of UK. :gobble: /vt./

From The Jargon File, Version 4.0.0, 24 Jul 1996 by Raymond, Eric S.




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