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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
The indexes measuring price levels for purchasing and selling major raw materials improved in January — albeit still in contraction territory — Zhao Qinghe, senior statistician at the NBS said in a press release.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2025
Target, Walmart, Amazon, and other major retailers chose to roll back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiates per Trump’s executive order.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025
For Alabama mom Kandace Brown, whose 3-month-old won’t take a bottle, a recent jury summons threw a major wrench in her child-rearing plans when the court wouldn’t excuse her, regardless of her child’s feeding needs.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
Kaulig Racing has announced a new major partnership for the upcoming 2025 NASCAR Cup Series.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2025
Target, Walmart, Amazon, and other major retailers chose to roll back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiates per Trump’s executive order.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025
For Alabama mom Kandace Brown, whose 3-month-old won’t take a bottle, a recent jury summons threw a major wrench in her child-rearing plans when the court wouldn’t excuse her, regardless of her child’s feeding needs.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
Kaulig Racing has announced a new major partnership for the upcoming 2025 NASCAR Cup Series.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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And the price tag — not his abilities — has prevented LaVine from being moved despite significant interest from both the Bulls and LaVine over the past year.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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All will get significant work this spring, with Beck recovering from elbow surgery.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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In the more immediate future, there are also other important concerns that need to be addressed.—
Chris Boudreau,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
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The film captures important moments of his later years, including his assassination attempt in Siberia, recovery in Germany, investigation into his poisoning, and eventual return to Moscow before being arrested.—
Zachary Schwartz,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
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Historically, The Boras Corporation has taken considerable time to weigh offers for clients.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Crosby has been the victim of considerable abuse in his NHL career, notably being cross-checked in the head by the New York Rangers’ Marc Staal and the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Brandon Dubinsky.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The snowstorm that hit New Orleans on Tuesday was historic, dumping 10 inches of snow, the most since 1895, and shutting down the city.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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But Noe said the biggest hurdle local farmers face when trying to expand their operations is the pressure from development spreading across the historic agricultural lands in South Miami-Dade.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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If the initial list is any indication, however, any legislative bans on DEI initiatives might prove more performative than substantial.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Some lawmakers, particularly Democrats, also criticize the long-running U.S. policy of giving substantial arms aid to Egypt.—
Edward Wong,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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But the blanket Trump pay-to-quit offer–reportedly driven by Elon Musk–ignores a big risk: That the top performers, with the most marketable skills, will take the money and run.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes,
30 Jan. 2025
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Former Doctor Who lead Whittaker can next be seen in Netflix’s Toxic Town, Jack Thorne’s series about one of the UK’s biggest environmental scandals.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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State of play: Oregon's data centers also enjoy sizable tax breaks originally crafted in the 1980s to lure businesses to rural communities.—
Melissa Santos,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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But for a team like the Sky seeking backcourt players — preferably lengthy wings with playmaking ability — there’s a sizable drop-off between the second and third picks.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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