A major

American

[ay may-jer] / ˈeɪ ˈmeɪ dʒər /

noun

Music. the key that has A as the tonic or first note of its scale and is represented by a key signature having three sharps.

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Despite Ford’s massive success in the industry, the actor has yet to win a major competitive acting award.

From Los Angeles Times

In Ukraine, which had a major defense industry before the Russian invasion, defense manufacturers have developed sophisticated new capabilities over the past four years, especially in long-range aerial drones, naval drones and missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dubai has been transformed into a major global economic hub through diversification in sectors such as transportation, finance and tourism, to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels.

From Barron's

Gas also soared, which played a major role in a prolonged period of rising prices.

From Barron's

A predominantly Shiite Islamist group, Hezbollah has for decades been a major military and political force in Lebanon, which borders northern Israel.

From Los Angeles Times

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