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not the main

ADJECTIVE

side

Synonyms

STRONG

incidental lateral oblique postern roundabout secondary skirting subordinate subsidiary

WEAK

ancillary indirect lesser marginal off-center sidelong sideward superficial

Antonyms

STRONG

chief direct important necessary straightforward superior vital

WEAK

major serious

Example Sentences

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But the candidate was not the main speaker.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

While increases in the legal retirement age have sparked protests in parts of Europe, the ECB’s economists found that was not the main factor behind an average increase in working lives of six months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

While reduced demand for Treasurys by foreign investors “doesn’t help, it’s not the main driver,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Councillor Jon Andrews, cabinet member for place services, said they "understand the frustration" but drain clearance was not "the main issue".

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

But that, I am quite sure, was not the main reason for his interest.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl

not the main

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