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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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Early 2024 Cyber Monday fashion, beauty deals Clothing, accessories, beauty products and swanky luggage to carry it all in, these major retailers have the following Cyber Monday deals:
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
As someone who has been in the room with so many of these major pop stars, how does Gaga stand out amongst that pack?
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
On Tuesday, a number of major players will release their results before the opening bell, including Home Depot (HD), the leading home improvement retailer, and AstraZeneca (AZN), the multinational pharmaceutical company.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Winter weather shut down highways and other major roadways across the state starting Wednesday and continued to stifle traffic Thursday and Friday.
—Max Levy, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
As someone who has been in the room with so many of these major pop stars, how does Gaga stand out amongst that pack?
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
On Tuesday, a number of major players will release their results before the opening bell, including Home Depot (HD), the leading home improvement retailer, and AstraZeneca (AZN), the multinational pharmaceutical company.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Winter weather shut down highways and other major roadways across the state starting Wednesday and continued to stifle traffic Thursday and Friday.
—Max Levy, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Community involvement Any interesting or significant experience in the community will add a dimension to your candidacy.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Her kids are also receiving a more significant portion of the estate than was intended.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Defacing sites or breaking the rules at important international sites has led to charges and serious fines for tourists on many occasions.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Several fossil teeth dating back 1.77 million years hold some important clues into our ape and human origins.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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This year’s macOS update, Sequoia, makes a long-overdue, considerable improvement to the operating system’s window-management tools.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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This frenetic form of diplomacy is notable not only for its lack of progress so far and for its piecemeal and fragmentary nature but also for its considerable scale and scope.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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In keeping with the historic solidarity between Irish republicans and the Palestinian people, Irish celebrities have been particularly vocal in the antiwar effort.Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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The remarkably tight race will be historic regardless of the winner.Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Many are concerned about possible large-scale layoffs and substantial alterations to the federal workforce.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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And now its lofty and larger sister spread has just popped up on the market, asking an even more substantial $27.5 million.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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No need to wait to save big on a brand new MacBook Air—this one’s already 20% off.Sarah Felbin, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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Several factors have driven this surge, including increasing demand for artificial intelligence solutions, sizable U.S. government contract wins, and the recent inclusion of Palantir into the S&P 500 index.Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Google’s Black Friday sale has kicked off with sizable discounts on Pixel phones, wearables, earbuds, tablets, smart home gear, and more.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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