main event

Example Sentences

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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

Meat and marrow, Fagan points out, were never the main event but an occasional supplement to a diet of plants and other collectible foods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

He said, ‘You’re lucky I’m saving my energy for the main event, little satyr. I’ll just grant you a short nap. Pleasant dreams.’

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan