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major

[mey-jer] / ˈmeɪ dʒər /




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By the early 2000s, the numbers were impossible to ignore, and New York’s major publishers responded accordingly.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

On the pitch she transformed the Lionesses, leading them to six major tournaments, culminating in final of Euro 2009 in Finland, which Germany won 6-2.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“For nearly thirty years, Nexstar has provided free over-the-air access to all its broadcast stations — local news, weather, and community-focused programming alongside major network programming,” Nexstar said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

But the slave trade becomes so profitable that slavery is later permitted; Newport, Rhode Island, emerges as a major slave port.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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