MAJOR in a Sentence
Learn MAJOR from example sentences; some of them are from classic books. These examples are selected from a corpus with 300,000 sentences, including classic works and current mainstream media. Some sentences also link to their contexts.
320 example sentences for MAJOR, such as:
1. His advancement to major came two years ago.
2. The local war escalated into a major conflict.
3. It would appear that this was a major problem.
4. The major's eyes dilated with pleasing astonishment.
5. The worthy major raised his eyes to heaven and sighed.
2. The local war escalated into a major conflict.
3. It would appear that this was a major problem.
4. The major's eyes dilated with pleasing astonishment.
5. The worthy major raised his eyes to heaven and sighed.
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Meanings and Examples of MAJOR
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major
n. British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943)
a. of greater importance or stature or rank
Classic Sentence: (110 in 8 pages)
1 The major will bring his son with him this evening, the contino, as we say in Italy; he confides him to my care.
2 Both the count and Baptistin had told the truth when they announced to Morcerf the proposed visit of the major, which had served Monte Cristo as a pretext for declining Albert's invitation.
3 "Exactly so," said the delighted major.
4 The major looked at the count with his large staring eyes, and then took a survey of the apartment, but his gaze almost immediately reverted to the proprietor of the room.
5 The major looked at the count with an indescribable expression of anxiety.
6 The major recovered his self-possession.
7 The major awaited the conclusion of the postscript, apparently with great anxiety.
8 "Why, really I know no one," said the major.
9 The major's eyes dilated with pleasing astonishment.
10 The major drew an arm-chair towards him, and proceeded to seat himself.
11 The major made a wise choice; he took the full glass and a biscuit.
12 The worthy major raised his eyes to heaven and sighed.
13 "Oh, no, certainly not on my own account," said the major with a smile and a shake of the head.
14 "His poor mother," murmured the major, trying to get the lachrymal gland in operation, so as to moisten the corner of his eye with a false tear.
15 "I believe so," said the major.
Example Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1 We could achieve major economies in time with this new machinery.
2 In the final reckoning , the president failed to achieve his major goals.
3 Docklands in its heyday was a major centre of industrial and commercial activity.
4 Once a girl has made it into the major league every detail is mapped out by her agency.
5 His advancement to major came two years ago.
6 She is under contract to a major American computer firm.
7 He devoted a major section of his massive report to an analysis of US aircraft design.
8 It would appear that this was a major problem.
9 The army has set up checkpoints on all the major roads in the area.
10 There is a miner attack in words but a major help in deeds.
11 There are also indications that a major tank battle may be shaping up for tonight.
12 He was promoted to the rank of major in recognition of his valour during the battle.
13 He was elevated to do the rank of major due to his wise command in the battle.
14 A major search is under way to find the escaped prisoners.
15 The local war escalated into a major conflict.