major on
phrasal verb
majored on; majoring on; majors on
British
: to pay special attention to (something)
The carmaker majors on comfort in its new models.
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Brunswick High School head football coach Garrett Grady has announced his resignation, just weeks after the team was involved in a major on-field brawl during a playoff game against Gainesville High School.
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
However, the actress points out one major on-set difference from past projects.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Hence the Venice Film Festival premiere and lots of talk about the Rock’s major on-screen transformation.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Fulp is a movement science major on the pre-med track who hopes to become a plastic surgeon or physical therapist, following in the footsteps of her mother, a cardiothoracic nurse.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
In that regard, the Red Sox needn't do anything major on the back end of their bullpen.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Since inception, Seriesly has set out its stall as a writer-friendly confab that majors on discussions around creativity.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Brands ranging from major on-court players like Nike, Jordan Brand and Adidas to labels with less of a basketball presence such as Skechers are showcased in great detail.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Data sciences debuted in 2020 and has skyrocketed to be the second most popular major on campus.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
However, the actress points out one major on-set difference from past projects.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Hence the Venice Film Festival premiere and lots of talk about the Rock’s major on-screen transformation.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Fulp is a movement science major on the pre-med track who hopes to become a plastic surgeon or physical therapist, following in the footsteps of her mother, a cardiothoracic nurse.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
In that regard, the Red Sox needn't do anything major on the back end of their bullpen.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Since inception, Seriesly has set out its stall as a writer-friendly confab that majors on discussions around creativity.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Brands ranging from major on-court players like Nike, Jordan Brand and Adidas to labels with less of a basketball presence such as Skechers are showcased in great detail.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Data sciences debuted in 2020 and has skyrocketed to be the second most popular major on campus.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Major on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/major%20on. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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