How to Use in the main in a Sentence

in the main

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  • On the first level, there’s a spacious living area and a kitchen that mirrors the design of that in the main residence.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
  • That often consists of a divider in the main freezer compartment, a ledge for very small items, and a shallow drawer at the top.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
  • There are also six vendors along Nicollet Mall between Third and Fourth streets and 10 more in the main stage area.
    Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 1 July 2026
  • For us, a HEPA air filter in the main living areas is a lifesaver when opening windows isn’t practical.
    Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 28 June 2026
  • In winter, one of the 91 Marina Rise rooms gets my vote—you’re in the main building, close to two of the three restaurants, the bar, wine cellar, fitness centre, kids’ club, and Neo boutique.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
  • The first Swiss film in the main KVIFF competition actually closes the circle in a sense for the festival and its long history.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
  • There were also provisions in the main budget bill (HB 5001E) that tied $91 million in pay increases for corrections officers to the approval of the prisons bill, so those salary hikes are also nixed.
    Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • After arriving in Lampedusa by plane, Leo was to pay homage to the dead at the island’s migrant cemetery and unveil a plaque, dedicated to Pope Francis, on the main dock before celebrating Mass in the main piazza.
    ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • The Lakers then shift to Las Vegas from July 9-19, where their first four games will be played in the main gym, UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center.
    Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 1 July 2026
  • The ensemble that brings to life The Guest (Gæsten), which world premieres on Sunday, July 5 in the main competition program of the 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF), reads like a who’s who of Danish acting.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

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