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Example Sentences

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The main business took place in the arena.

From Los Angeles Times

Starting in Oman on Friday, the ongoing talks are the first involving US and Iranian officials since last June, when the US bombed Iran's three main nuclear facilities.

From BBC

Bitcoin’s main appeal has always been its limited supply of 21 million coins.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are many ways dirty air can harm the other organs of our body, but triggering inflammation is thought to be the main one.

From BBC

The recent slide in precious metals like gold and silver -- as investors locked in profits after their meteoric rise -- was one of the main triggers for bitcoin's slump.

From Barron's