mainstream
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The business model of the mainstream press is under siege for reasons of technology and consumer preference.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The film arrives at a time when discussions about unidentified aerial phenomena, government transparency and artificial intelligence have moved from the fringes of popular culture into mainstream debate.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Over its 95-year history, the venue has been remodeled a handful of times, including in the 1950s when television became a mainstream medium.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
It makes Nana happy to see so many Mexican-inspired restaurants in the mainstream, which not only satisfy our shared palettes but also serve as unofficial ambassadors of the good of Mexico.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
If it had been left to the Italians, classical music would have made it to the modern age without so much as a scratch, still completely mainstream, still loved by everyone.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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