major

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It’s an issue that’s likely on the minds of many travelers these days, particularly given the recent news that a number of major carriers like Delta are hiking the cost to check a bag.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Friday’s inflation report—the first major reading on inflation after the Iran war began—showed a 0.9% month-over-month increase and a year-over-year rise of 3.3% in consumer prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"As a responsible major power, China will continue to play a constructive role and make efforts to de-escalate tensions and quell the conflict," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

In September 2025, Pakistan's Frontier Works Organisation – the country's major miner of critical minerals, which operates under the military – signed a $500m investment deal with a US company.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

When at last the door opened the major came out on his own.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo