major
Example Sentences
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Since launching her campaign, Raman has also joined a chorus of Angelenos criticizing Bass’ handling of the catastrophic Palisades fire, saying the city must be better prepared for major emergencies.
From Los Angeles Times
The Times provided addresses of the roughly 21,800 housing units rated by Cal Fire as either destroyed or sustaining major damage.
From Los Angeles Times
Another major shift has been in squad availability.
From BBC
Despite weeks of turbulence ahead of the polls, voting day passed without major unrest and the country has so far responded to the results with relative calm.
From Barron's
Copper—which forms the majority of Antofagasta’s output—has been buoyed by growing demand and supply shocks at major mines.
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