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major

Definition for major

adjective as in bigger

adjective as in important

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Let's just hope it goes better than the last time we faced a host nation at a major tournament...

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Inflation is a major, major concern for retirees.

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Large technology stocks dominate the market, but they’re actually “under-owned” by major funds, and that could be an upbeat indicator, according to Morgan Stanley.

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This decision could be a major setback for Republicans who hoped the new map would give them as many as five additional House seats in next year’s midterms.

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Environmental Protection Agency chief Lee Zeldin on Monday announced a revamp of the Waters of the United States rule—its fourth major revision in a decade.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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