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"That may not seem like much, but it changes everything. The major retailers weren't ready and are still selling Spanish apricots when they should have switched over to French ones," he said.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Starlink, which provides internet connections via about 10,000 satellites in low-Earth orbit, has become a major revenue driver for SpaceX.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Oil major BP on Tuesday said it’s ousting the chair it appointed only last year, but keeping the chief executive he picked.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
We’re training an emerging generation of journalists who will tackle stories of all stripes, documenting the beauty, drama and trauma making Southern California a major player on front pages around the globe.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
“All through the 1930s. Made some major breakthroughs, is my understanding.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing major
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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The Vocabulary of College
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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