main event
Example Sentences
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But to the main event: the governor’s race.
From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026
IPOs by definition are stock events, but options trading will likely become the main event.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Light from an old marquee shines on the sidewalk, trumpeting the evening’s main event in all caps: “‘Miles Davis: A Century of Cool,’ opening Saturday.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Now you’ve got a slightly cleaner slate — and you’re ready for the main event: dishes.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
You’re lueky I’m saving my energy for the main event.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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