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[meyn-lee] / ˈmeɪn li /


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Still, exports of energy products fell 10%, mainly due to a drop in crude oil with a pullback in prices during the month.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

But mainly, he spends more time hot-tubbing with Vanessa Williams’ Calypso.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

The club have mainly targeted players aged 20 and under from abroad, having already recruited Jaouen, Sean Steur, Bazoumana Toure and Aladji Bamba, so Hornicek will feel like something of an elder statesman in comparison.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

The munitions, both German and French, consist mainly of mortar shells, along with some high-explosive anti-tank shells.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

While Johnson leaned over the table to look, McNamara pointed out potential targets for an American air strike, mainly North Vietnamese torpedo boat bases along the coast.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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