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as in mainlands
one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division
islanders periodically traveled back to the main for supplies
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as in weights
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the main of the tree is still healthy
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The menu includes pizzas, street tacos, burgers, sandwiches and mains including chicken and waffles, chicken pot pie and homestyle meatloaf.
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Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Mains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mains. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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