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On Jinnah Avenue, the main commercial thoroughfare, rows of shops had their shutters drawn.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Being part of NBCUniversal has brought other benefits, too, particularly as Telemundo’s main competitor, Univision, has struggled under a succession of ownership groups.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
To manage traffic and avoid any incidents, "the Americans are the main intermediaries", the pilot said.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
The leaders of the main opposition parties - including Dahir Ahmed Farah - have boycotted elections since 2016, saying there was no free political activity.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Some of the other refugees back down on the main road were shouting out after us, telling us we would get lost in the forest.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Common Core Grade 5, List 5
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