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The one advantage was that the dancers, mainly on a plain stage, could shine in a town that knows its dance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

No less than half of the silver is used in industry, mainly for electronics, solar panels, and medical applications.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The An-26 is a Soviet-era aircraft mainly used in a military capacity to transport heavy cargo and smaller numbers of passengers over a short-to-medium distance.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Earnings-growth expectations for the first quarter actually increased to 13%, from a 12.8% weekly earlier, according to Butters, mainly because of the anticipated boost from the energy sector.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

In her first year of operation she had produced two volumes of poetry, written by men known mainly for their violent tempers.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris