Example Sentences

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A weak oil-price outlook caused by sluggish demand growth and well-supplied markets has put pressure on oil majors’ returns to shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

In the losses at Chavez Ravine, the majors’ second-highest scoring offense struggled to hone that ethos.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

There will be no Game 7 in Philadelphia, either, where the Phillies have arguably the majors’ most daunting home environment.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2024

Los Angeles is also one of the majors’ richest teams under Guggenheim Baseball Management ownership led by Mark Walter.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2023

We thought no more of the journey, for the majors' dinner took place that very evening.

From Six Women and the Invasion by Yerta, Gabrielle