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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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The family of the internationally acclaimed author says her young son, Nkanu Nnamdi, died last week at a private hospital in the main city, Lagos, following a short illness.

From BBC

Boulter missed out on a place in the main draw of the Australian Open after falling out of the world's top 100.

From BBC

The American will compete in the main draw at Melbourne Park for the first time since 2021.

From Barron's

Polling stations in the main city, Abidjan, opened an hour late in torrential rain.

From Barron's

Given this is United's debut season in the main draw of the Women's Champions League, head coach Marc Skinner can be pleased with his side's progress.

From BBC

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