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as in significant
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
with several blockbuster hits under her belt, the actress now commands some major cash for appearing in a movie
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as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect
a major change in how science is taught in our high schools
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Recent Examples of major
An industry source familiar with the matter told CNN that executives from major prediction companies recently discussed jointly encouraging the CFTC to raise the minimum age from 18 to 21.
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
As to two major reforms under her watch, Supervisor Horvath said her leadership is moving to a central, homeless services system within the county that will bring the structural reforms and accountability lacking under LAHSA.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 May 2026
The Texas capital city’s millionaire population grew 90% from 2014 to 2024, one of the sharper wealth increases among major US markets.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Best Airbnbs in Crete, According to Vogue Getting to Crete is easy thanks to not one, but two major airports.
—Katie Silcox, Vogue, 28 May 2026
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
As to two major reforms under her watch, Supervisor Horvath said her leadership is moving to a central, homeless services system within the county that will bring the structural reforms and accountability lacking under LAHSA.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 May 2026
The Texas capital city’s millionaire population grew 90% from 2014 to 2024, one of the sharper wealth increases among major US markets.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Best Airbnbs in Crete, According to Vogue Getting to Crete is easy thanks to not one, but two major airports.
—Katie Silcox, Vogue, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
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Officials described the discovery as a significant blow to criminal organizations that rely on underground smuggling routes to move narcotics and other contraband across the border.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The concerns stem from baseball's history of labor disputes and the significant divide between the league and the MLB Players Association on several economic issues.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Smart toys that can directly respond to children and their environments have proliferated in recent years, offering parents a new way to teach their children important skills.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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In an era where leaders are turning to AI for answers to their most important business questions, relying on a single model locks employees into one set of responses, biases and blind spots.—
John Davie,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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There are merits to both approaches, but also considerable risks.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Last year, when prices spent a considerable amount of time under $3 a gallon on average, gas added about a tenth of a percentage point to the company’s gross margin.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Everything was building over the past two years, from the historic in-season overhaul two seasons ago to the high-profile additions ahead of the March trade deadline, towards a championship run this spring.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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So that’s just historic and incredible and really is so newsworthy to be, why to go in 2026.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
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There’s eight bedrooms across the rental, multiple indoor gathering spaces, and an 18-seat dining table that can host a sizable feast.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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Former Current forward Nichelle Prince, traded to Boston (2-3-7) in January, had two late looks during the sizable block of injury time that followed the opening 45 minutes.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Most travelers surveyed said their biggest regrets occurred as young adults.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Among the big three of the Beats, Ginsberg remains the most enduring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The number was substantial — life-changing by most standards.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Study authors noted that while some archaeologists have considered the existence of a local government, there is no substantial evidence to support this notion.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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