majors

Example Sentences

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Banks in the index gain, though oil majors slip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

She won two majors in 2023 but lately has been battling back problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The second seed, 29, has long been earmarked as a future Grand Slam champion but despite reaching finals at three of the four majors, he is still searching for a maiden title.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

What about Novak Djokovic, that wily old goat rattling around the bracket, 24 majors to his name?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

I could tell he was looking me over, probably wondering who the hell I was, this intruder upon the sanctuary of English majors.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez