in the main

Idioms  

1. For the most part, chiefly, as in It was an excellent conference in the main. [First half of 1600s]

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Example Sentences

Effectively none of the company’s seat growth this year will be in the main cabin, Chief Executive Ed Bastian said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Located in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, Psyche ranks as the 10th-most massive asteroid and the largest known object made primarily of metal, measuring about 140 miles across.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

The protesters clashed with security forces when they were stopped from marching to the main square in the main city of Srinagar, which was sealed off.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

If you’d prefer a semi-private room instead of a table in the main dining room, the minimum fee is $1,200, which will be applied to your order.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

I tuck the letters away and join her in the main salon.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

Related Words

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