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Its report also named a "main person of interest" - a senior Special Branch official, Awaludin bin Jadid, who headed the unit tackling social extremism.

From BBC

The XRT itself gained about 10% this year through Wednesday’s close, boosted by a late November rally that has extended beyond the main shopping holidays.

From Barron's

If I were Warner CEO David Zaslav, while playing out my hand, I wouldn’t let it disturb the main business of producing and distributing TV shows and movies.

From The Wall Street Journal

The main reason Mr. Fantasy has suddenly appeared on the scene is to introduce his music to the masses — a career move he credits to his late grandmother.

From Salon

“It’s just that maybe it’s not the main storyline at the moment. I’m trying a bunch of different ways to tell the story, to rebrand.”

From Los Angeles Times