major
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The 74-year-old has agreed to stay at Parkhead on a one-year contract with the option for a further year after talks with Celtic's major shareholder Dermot Desmond.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
"The CMA understands that Ryanair is the only major airline flying out of the UK to impose this charge," the agency added.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Most major cruise lines offer trips to the 49th state, where travelers can explore the tallest mountain in the U.S. or go whale-watching on the coast.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
The decision makes the ECB the first major central bank to tighten monetary policy in response to the jump in energy prices, which has driven inflation above 3% in the eurozone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“Cities like Washington and Baltimore, a lot of people live in apartments. It’s major that we can eliminate them from consideration.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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The Vocabulary of College
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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