as in continent
one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division
the boat back to the mainland leaves once every two days
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Recent Examples of mainland
Poplar Branch Boat Ramp is on the mainland, west of the Corolla Island section of the northern Outer Banks.
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Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Fully restored to its original glory, the mansion is located on the banks of the backwaters of Kerala, and is only accessible by boat from the mainland.
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Rumit Mehta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Its locations around the world, excluding mainland China, will be acquired by a private equity firm, which is not usually a good sign for the future of any business.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 June 2026
This will repeat on Friday as that trough continues to move over the mainland.
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Fully restored to its original glory, the mansion is located on the banks of the backwaters of Kerala, and is only accessible by boat from the mainland.
—
Rumit Mehta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Its locations around the world, excluding mainland China, will be acquired by a private equity firm, which is not usually a good sign for the future of any business.
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 June 2026
This will repeat on Friday as that trough continues to move over the mainland.
—
Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mainland
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mainland
continent
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Extreme heat can quickly become dangerous and even deadly, especially on a continent where very few people have air conditioning.
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The advisors entrusted with guiding substantial fortunes must combine technical expertise, strategic foresight and an ability to serve clients whose financial lives often span businesses, generations and continents.
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“Mainland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mainland. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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