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

“Many home builders are on board. It’s not just ADUs in the backyard; it can be separate living areas in the main house with its own bedroom and kitchenette,” Lautz said.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

On the day of the attack, Shubham and Aishanya went to Baisaran valley, a gorgeous meadow high above Pahalgam, while the rest of the group stayed behind in the main town.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Earlier, it said any shippers allowed to cross must use new traffic lanes that swing by Iran’s coast, warning of mines in the main channels of the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Iran announced alternative routes for ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the risk of sea mines in the main zone of the vital waterway.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

I spoke quietly into the mouthpiece of the asylum pay phone in the main hall of the administration building.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath

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