majors (in)

verb

Definition of majors (in)next
present tense third-person singular of major (in)
as in tracks (down)

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  1. determines
  2. hears
  3. examines
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  • If Yoon is impeached, his presidential powers would be suspended until the Constitutional Court determines whether to reinstate him or remove him from office.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The release noted that front-end height determines the point of impact on a pedestrian’s body, which is a key factor in the severity of injuries.
    Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • Today, the Supreme Court hears its second major case on transgender rights, a challenge to a Tennessee law that prohibits some medical treatments for transgender youths (The New York Times).
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Around this time of the year, his holiday recordings become must-hears again, and the king is usually able to return to a number of rankings with one timely collection or another.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of hears
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  • Tracing its roots from Chicago’s underground dance clubs to its global influence, the film examines house music’s enduring presence.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Set during 18 pivotal months in the early 1970s, the film examines the couple’s time living in Greenwich Village, New York City, when their personal and creative worlds collided.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thesaurus Entries Near majors (in)

majorly

majors (in)

make

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“Majors (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majors%20%28in%29. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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