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in the main

Idioms  
  1. For the most part, chiefly, as in It was an excellent conference in the main. [First half of 1600s]


Example Sentences

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And on video games, recent entries in the main Pokémon series, still produced by original developers Game Freak, have been criticised for failing to innovate - particularly when it comes to graphics.

From BBC

That would have been because everyone would have been gathered in the main hall and the colliery tip would have collapsed on top of them.

From BBC

The films in the main series have all set new box office records on release, and combined they have grossed more than £3 billion worldwide, as well as garnering critical acclaim.

From BBC

Yet those who stay in the main stage will still get some show moments, as here is where a journalist will confront a record executive.

From Los Angeles Times

If you’d prefer a semi-private room instead of a table in the main dining room, the minimum fee is $1,200, which will be applied to your order.

From Los Angeles Times