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[mey-jer] / ˈmeɪ dʒər /




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Major subcontractors build sections of the Patriot missile before final assembly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Major crude benchmarks also continue to trade at premiums of roughly $2 to $3 a barrel for immediate delivery over later months—a sign that near-term supply remains tight, despite the calmer headline price.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The tournament set records for attendance and revenue and soon gave birth to Major League Soccer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Major investment funds pulled money out of AI and microchip companies, which have seen their share prices soar in recent years.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He thought that Handsome and Major Puff shared common qualities and might become good friends under the right circumstances.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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