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[meyn] / meɪn /




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He was able to capitalize on those conditions to outraise his main rivals, Bass and city council member Nithya Raman, and transform his candidacy from an afterthought into a national story.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The main challenge the Beaverton, Ore.-headquartered company is facing is exciting consumers with its product range, the analysts wrote.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The exercises came after Taiwan’s main opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, arrived in Washington—following an April meeting with Xi—where she is presenting herself as someone who can better ensure peaceful cross-Taiwan Strait relations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Along with Brazil, Argentina, England and Portugal, they are the main contenders.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But soon enough, a dozen or more hunting trails crisscross the main path, and it’s less clear where to go.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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