main event

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IPOs by definition are stock events, but options trading will likely become the main event.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

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 main event at the NPC is the Government Work Report delivered by the premier, which reviews the previous year's performance and sets the policy agenda and economic targets for the year ahead.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

When everything is bite-sized and cohesive, vegetables stop feeling like a side project and start feeling like the main event.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 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