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View definitions for in the main

in the main

adverb as in chiefly

adverb as in substantially

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Kartal lost in the second qualifying round on her debut in the Californian desert, but was handed a spot in the main draw when former US Open champion Sloane Stephens withdrew through injury.

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Some fans in the main stand also turned to the press box and made gestures.

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Hannah, 28, was found in the main doorway of the house with a crossbow bolt to the chest and was still alive when police arrived at the property at around 19:10 on July 9.

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Under the plans, a natural lake of groundwater formed in the main void would be kept with shallow banks and its surrounding slopes "re-profiled" and planted with a mixed woodland.

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But in the main square, the mood is festive.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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