major

Example Sentences

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Another major shift has been in squad availability.

From BBC

Despite weeks of turbulence ahead of the polls, voting day passed without major unrest and the country has so far responded to the results with relative calm.

From Barron's

Copper—which forms the majority of Antofagasta’s output—has been buoyed by growing demand and supply shocks at major mines.

From The Wall Street Journal

The government argued that some councils were worried about the cost of running elections for authorities which are due to be abolished in a major reorganisation of local government.

From BBC

However, that same protective feature has posed a major challenge for researchers.

From Science Daily