Main Street
noun
1
: the principal street of a small town
2
a
: the sections of a country centering about its small towns
b
: a place or environment characterized by materialistic self-complacent provincialism
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In April, Milpitas approved the construction of 118 affordable apartments near Main Street, half a mile from the VTA Great Mall light rail station.
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Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
From Wall Street to Main Street, follow the money and stay informed on the latest business news with coverage and commentary from the Washington Examiner.
—Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 June 2024
For accommodations nearby, consider staying at popular hotels like Ventana Big Sur and Cambria Pines Lodge.
Route 66 - The Historic Main Street of America
Embrace the spirit of America's golden age by traversing Route 66, which spans over 2,000 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024
PepsiCo Beverages North America will be building a 150,000-square-foot warehouse in the business park at Townline Road and Main Street, company officials said in a news release.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
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Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
From Wall Street to Main Street, follow the money and stay informed on the latest business news with coverage and commentary from the Washington Examiner.
—Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 June 2024
For accommodations nearby, consider staying at popular hotels like Ventana Big Sur and Cambria Pines Lodge.
Route 66 - The Historic Main Street of America
Embrace the spirit of America's golden age by traversing Route 66, which spans over 2,000 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024
PepsiCo Beverages North America will be building a 150,000-square-foot warehouse in the business park at Townline Road and Main Street, company officials said in a news release.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
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“Main Street.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Main%20Street. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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