main ideas
- plural of main idea.
Example Sentences
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According to the British Council, which offers English language courses, learners who achieve B2 level can "understand the main ideas of complex texts on concrete or abstract topics."
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025
For expediency’s sake, Witkoff narrowed the 21 points down to about 10 main ideas without delving too deeply into specifics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2025
The most recent report brings together the main ideas of the earlier reports.
From NewsForKids.net ● Mar. 21, 2023
The plan also includes using parish bulletins and social media to share main ideas from the lengthy document.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2022
He took his main ideas for the Crystal Palace from the great conservatories at Kew and Chatsworth.
From Queen Victoria by Browne, E. Gordon