mainstreaming

[ meyn-stree-ming ]

/ ˈmeɪnˌstri mɪŋ /

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integration of children with special educational problems, as a physical handicap, into conventional classes and school activities.

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First recorded in 1975–80; mainstream + -ing¹

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Starting last year, Sun says, the company’s customer base started to really diversify beyond just tech companies—another indicator Sun points to as the mainstreaming of fertility benefits.
Exclusive: Carrot Fertility closes $24 million Series B in a sign of the sector’s strength|Beth Kowitt|August 18, 2020|Fortune
Still, the criticisms have stung, particularly in the age of post-Mitt Romney Mormon mainstreaming.
The Core Mormon Teaching the LDS Church Didn’t Jettison|Jay Michaelson|April 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Since launching in 2009, the company has expanded to 34 countries, mainstreaming on-demand private transportation.
Uber’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Surge Pricing. What If It’s Sexual Harassment by Drivers?|Olivia Nuzzi|March 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There was the grunge trend, of course, and the mainstreaming of hip-hop gear.
Finally! ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ Is Hollywood’s First 1990s Period Piece|Andrew Romano|December 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST

And they are also an unparalleled statement of the mainstreaming of Palestinians and Palestine in the United States.
Palestine's Washington Showcase|Hussein Ibish|October 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Muslim Americans made significant progress in mainstreaming themselves and their image with their compatriots.
Boston Marathon Attacks Will Now Define Terrorism For Americans|Hussein Ibish|April 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I am proud that the United States leads the world in mainstreaming and treating disabled people.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various

mainstreaming

[ mān′strē′mĭng ]

The process of integrating physically or intellectually disadvantaged students into regular school classes.

main′stream′ v.