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
In addition to acquiring specialist titles for mainland China theatrical distribution, the We Love Cinema program involves building a marketing strategy and loyalty program for cinema fans.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Zhuang, a senior who studied art, was originally from mainland China and was living in California on a student visa.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Originally from mainland China, the partners are now naturalized Singapore citizens.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Many of the industrial chemicals used to make fentanyl — and other synthetic street drugs — have been linked to firms operating in mainland China.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 4 Mar. 2025
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Zhuang, a senior who studied art, was originally from mainland China and was living in California on a student visa.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Originally from mainland China, the partners are now naturalized Singapore citizens.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Many of the industrial chemicals used to make fentanyl — and other synthetic street drugs — have been linked to firms operating in mainland China.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mainland
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“Mainland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mainland. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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