mainstream

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Women’s college basketball hasn’t just gone mainstream, it’s boomed into a sport with one of the highest audience ceilings of any in the NCAA.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In its willingness to usefully engage with our everyday ugliness, “The Drama” is the boldest mainstream American film in years.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The most supersized mainstream phones, with prices soaring past $1,500, generally bring in the biggest profits to manufacturers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

And so, the introduction of this adapted offside rule only helps the CPL try to break further into football's mainstream discussion.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

I was a child of the mainstream, and this was an asset.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama