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.
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Animal Farm by George Orwell
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 Meanings and Examples of MAJOR
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.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 54. A Flurry in Stocks.
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.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 55. Major Cavalcanti.
3  "Exactly so," said the delighted major.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 55. Major Cavalcanti.
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.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 55. Major Cavalcanti.
5  The major looked at the count with an indescribable expression of anxiety.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 55. Major Cavalcanti.
6  The major recovered his self-possession.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 55. Major Cavalcanti.
7  The major awaited the conclusion of the postscript, apparently with great anxiety.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 55. Major Cavalcanti.
8  "Why, really I know no one," said the major.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 55. Major Cavalcanti.
9  The major's eyes dilated with pleasing astonishment.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 55. Major Cavalcanti.
10  The major drew an arm-chair towards him, and proceeded to seat himself.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 55. Major Cavalcanti.
11  The major made a wise choice; he took the full glass and a biscuit.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 55. Major Cavalcanti.
12  The worthy major raised his eyes to heaven and sighed.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 55. Major Cavalcanti.
13  "Oh, no, certainly not on my own account," said the major with a smile and a shake of the head.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 55. Major Cavalcanti.
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.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 55. Major Cavalcanti.
15  "I believe so," said the major.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 55. Major Cavalcanti.
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.