major
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the reforms would be a "watershed moment" for children, and a "major milestone in this government's mission to make sure opportunity is for each and every child".
From BBC
Justice Gorsuch thoroughly rebuts both, but his larger effort is to explain that the major questions standard is meant to protect legislative authority.
The National Weather Service said "moderate to major" coastal flooding affecting waterfront roads and properties was possible from Delaware up to Cape Cod in Massachusetts.
From Barron's
A major winter storm has caused over 3,200 flight cancellations and 4,200 delays across US airports by Sunday afternoon, with 4,500 more canceled for Monday.
From Barron's
Steel, the government received a “golden share” to secure veto power over major business decisions.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
