major (in)

Definition of major (in)next

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Verb
  • And also God help him if anyone on the island finds out that Evan is the last [descendant].
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 June 2026
  • To find out more about the British muscle car, check out the full story here.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Scotland's Ben Gannon-Doak was trying to run down a long pass when Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou ran out to grab the ball, and both met in a crunching collision that left both players down for a minute.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
  • For the first time on June 19, the community got to use the playground, tour the gardens, and run down the sledding hill.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Casanova said the researchers hope to continue studying the issue and build enough evidence to support changes within the healthcare system, including how cancer patients are educated about chronic heat exposure.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
  • While studying the performing arts, his classmates included the likes of Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, according to his family’s biography.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Crowds were heard cheering outside of the building as crews put up scaffolding to reach the building's signage.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
  • So, Juneteenth, to me, is this perfect embodiment of how, from the moment that folks heard (the news about the Emancipation Proclamation), there was celebration, there was unity, there was community.
    Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • The first case of 2026 was detected in Jefferson County earlier this month.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
  • By tracking subtle changes in starlight passing through WASP-121 b's atmosphere as the planet crossed in front of its star, researchers detected differences between atmospheric conditions at dawn and dusk, according to the study.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Anyone who may have been exposed to measles should first determine whether they have been vaccinated against measles by checking their immunization records, the public health department advised.
    Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
  • Instead, the Knicks – determined not to get punked out on their home floor – made a charge for the ages.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • One person was killed by a car bomb in Moscow's eastern suburbs early on Tuesday, the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation announced in a statement, with an investigation now underway to ascertain the details of the incident.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 9 June 2026
  • Screening can begin in primary care with shoes-off exams, when damage from diabetes could be visible; ankle measurements to ascertain swelling, or ultrasounds if warranted.
    Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • If feedback challenges a detail, adjust the plan and keep your discerning eye on what truly helps.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
  • When the track fully kicked in, all of the elements in the busy mix received enough attention to be easily discerned, from the guitar strums to the vocals to the bassline.
    Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 14 June 2026
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“Major (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major%20%28in%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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