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major

[mey-jer] / ˈmeɪ dʒər /




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Which brings us back to Carlson, who understands that major publishers aren’t a censoring force to be circumvented, which is why he has partnered with Skyhorse rather than trying to build something entirely from scratch.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

A major breach from that pattern may be a month and a half away.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

England made their major tournament debut in 1984, competing as one of four teams in a Uefa competition that was a precursor to the Women's Euros.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Important divergences continue to emerge across major asset classes, suggesting that investors are weighing persistent uncertainty against a still-resilient economic outlook.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

The mountain was still in major lockdown since we didn’t know who we could trust, and the professors had set up a schedule to patrol the corridors twenty-four hours a day.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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