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major

Definition for major

adjective as in bigger

adjective as in important

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Unexpected developments such as new pandemics, medical breakthroughs, or major societal shifts could alter these trends, but current evidence suggests a long-term slowdown.

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Researchers have made a major leap in solar physics by finding the first direct evidence of small-scale torsional Alfvén waves within the Sun's corona.

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Although such wind intensification has been observed and linked to human activity, measurements still show no major decline in the ocean's carbon uptake -- at least not yet.

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After that we did the ability test, gauging how we performed different compound movements — meaning multi-joint movements using major muscle groups — on machines or with hand-held weights, cables or bars.

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Junior quarterback Bennett Dome of Venice had made major progress until an injury sidelined him on Friday.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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