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They cite three main factors–declining interest rates, increased government-subsidized lending, and a village cooperative program–which are likely to have a trickle-down effect on the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

The main cause for worry is Japan’s famously high debt burden.

From The Wall Street Journal

She’s not even technically part of the main cast, but Adriana de Moura knows eclipsing a bombshell revelation is a surefire way to keep a firm grip on her “friend of” title.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite his owner being the “Peanuts” strip’s main character and the namesake for most of the franchise’s adaptations, Snoopy was inarguably its breakout star.

From Los Angeles Times

The step up to City's main job could be too big a risk to take for those upstairs.

From BBC