main event

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The main event was the “cooling steam therapy,” which Xie said was meant to be calming and refreshing and help relieve tired eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The tricky part is that even when the main event is “free,” the total adds up quickly.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Britain's Murphy, who is third in the UFC's featherweight rankings, takes on the first-ranked Russian in the main event at the O2 Arena.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Crump won the first race of the day at Churchill Downs on May 2, 1970, but Fathom, the horse she rode in the main event, was better suited for shorter races than the Derby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Tim does a quick card trick with a volunteer from the audience, then returns to the stage to set up the main event.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein