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major

[mey-jer] / ˈmeɪ dʒər /




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Three other major candidates, all political newcomers, argue that an outsider is needed to shake up the status quo.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Montoya, a criminology major who also works at Starbucks, was the first to mention a potential suspect.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The Guardian's music editor Ben Beaumont-Thomas said organisers may decide to cancel, with the festival likely to struggle without a major sponsor.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

We are looking for the best type of loan to pay for some major repairs on our house, including a new roof that will cost about $10,000.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

President Harry Truman countered with the next major escalation.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin