main event

Example Sentences

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This year, they’ve added entertainment and moved the main event to nearby Tionesta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

It really has been a big talking point and we have almost reached the main event as Lidl is set to open a pub in the coming weeks.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Light from an old marquee shines on the sidewalk, trumpeting the evening’s main event in all caps: “‘Miles Davis: A Century of Cool,’ opening Saturday.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Now you’ve got a slightly cleaner slate — and you’re ready for the main event: dishes.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

All these different revolutions have their utility in understanding the past, but they should not distract our attention from the main event: the invention of science.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton