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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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Key Background There are three major fires still burning in the vicinity of Los Angeles, including the Palisades Fire, which has burned more than 23,000 acres, and the Eaton Fire, which has burned more than 14,000.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Job security concerns, exacerbated by recent announcements of layoffs at major companies such as Volkswagen, Thyssenkrupp and Bosch, have made Germans hesitant to spend.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Both of those franchises had a lot of other factors that contributed to their immediate turnaround: Washington changed everything from ownership on down and already had some talent on its roster; Denver coach Sean Payton and a strong defense were major factors in their move.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
The current mix of drought and ferocious winds have proved to be prime conditions for a major fire.
—Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Job security concerns, exacerbated by recent announcements of layoffs at major companies such as Volkswagen, Thyssenkrupp and Bosch, have made Germans hesitant to spend.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Both of those franchises had a lot of other factors that contributed to their immediate turnaround: Washington changed everything from ownership on down and already had some talent on its roster; Denver coach Sean Payton and a strong defense were major factors in their move.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
The current mix of drought and ferocious winds have proved to be prime conditions for a major fire.
—Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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In leadership, this truth is even more significant.Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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The committee ushered in the use of quadrants over their summer meetings, which was the most significant change for this season.Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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This process delays prosecutors who are racing against the clock, potentially jeopardizing important cases.Zellnor Myrie, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Outkast was just as important, ushering in the mainstream era of Southern rap that dominates hip-hop to this day.Troy Smith, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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These bright spots indicate that while retail pharmacies face challenges, there are also considerable opportunities for growth and innovation in the industry.Greg Samios, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Officials expect that the heavy winds that fanned the flames will ease up on Wednesday evening, but dry conditions in Southern California mean even winds at lower speeds pose a considerable threat.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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While European aristocrats once danced through its gold-leafed halls, today—and after a lengthy renovation in 2016—the historic property is even better.Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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His only other playoff game was the historic collapse against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 wild-card round.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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That’s a substantial sum even for the world’s richest person.Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 14 Jan. 2025
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An impressive showing could have landed a substantial free-agent deal.Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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So handling this situation the right way, playing with the momentum of the crowd, not letting the game get too big.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
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Where to Watch ‘The Brutalist’: The three-and-a-half-hour epic about a fictional Hungarian architect won big at the Golden Globes.The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Why is there such a sizable difference in NET despite how much stronger the schedule and victories have been for Teams B and D?Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Several Republican members of Congress will also attend, but a sizable number of congressional Democrats are planning to skip Trump’s swearing in—including former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.Nik Popli, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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