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major

[mey-jer] / ˈmeɪ dʒər /




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Its journey to the silver screen is one major component.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Andreeva is only at the start of her career - and this victory means she is the first player born since 2005 to reach a major singles final.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The same goes for U.S. households and major companies, which pay a spread above benchmark Treasury rates to borrow.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Historically, college sports leaders have been loath to classify athletes as employees, but it seems destined for the courts, where they’re on a major losing streak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

She didn’t want me to major in math.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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