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As of Friday, the Padres had the second-best record and second-highest attendance in the major leagues.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
That’s small change compared with most major California water projects.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The chip maker is a major player in auto semiconductors, deriving around 55% to 60% of its revenue from the auto end market.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
MacIntyre, 29, missed the cut at the first major of the year after shooting rounds of 80 and 71.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Although such weapons were stockpiled by the major combatants during World War II, fear of retribution kept them from being used in any significant way.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
Vocabulary lists containing major
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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The Vocabulary of College
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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