How to Use major in in a Sentence

major in

verb
  • Changes haven’t stopped across the smallest footprint of the four majors in tennis.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • The claim is that selecting a major in philosophy is the right way to go.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • Klinner served as a major in the Air Force for eight years, his family said.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
  • Krejčíková is the only player outside the quartet of power to win more than one major in that time.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 23 May 2026
  • Hindsight might be a kicker that those who pulled the ripcord on a major in computer science hastily missed the boat.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • Vukas plans to major in biology and pursue a career in the medical field.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • Cognitive science might be a fine major in this burgeoning AI era.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • The compilation will be available at all major in-store and online retailers.
    — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Neville will attend college this fall, and plans to major in environmental studies.
    — Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Carey plans to major in sociology.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 13 May 2026
  • Vernon was a religion major in college, and gospel music has been a notable influence on both his songwriting and his singing.
    — Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Whatever the reasons are, the lack of mid-majors in back-to-back years is definitely an outlier in the men’s game, at least this century.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Interest in majoring in traditional liberal arts fields has seen a sharp decline.
    — Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Mporokoso is thinking of majoring in sports communication.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Nearly everyone has wanted to major in computer science.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • There has been some heavy handwringing lately that the number of college students opting to major in computer science has taken a slight downward dip.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • In summer, the Pool Tree Bar, which majors in slow-rise pizza, performs the same service for those who can’t tear themselves away from their sun loungers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Below, a few select graduation gifts that the English major in your life might appreciate—or at least hawk on eBay.
    — Lit Hub Approved, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
  • There have been periods of time when computer science was the hottest major in town, followed by a significant drop in computer science majors.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • Dolly Parton made her first major in-person appearance on Friday, sporting her signature blonde bouffant and a big smile on her face.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The 22-year-old graduated with a major in digital media and minor in computer science.
    — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
  • Asher Bende plans to major in music education and aspires to become a music educator.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Which correlates to a decline in the number of students concentrating and majoring in Black Studies.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The teams combined to take 10 penalties, including a pair of fighting majors in the final 11 minutes of regulation.
    — CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Kenneth Okeke is a junior at Trinity College majoring in public policy and law.
    — Kenneth Okeke, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Amy, a ponytailed student who was majoring in accounting, brought the session to a close by reading a poem the subject of which, Darcy thought, was completely obscure.
    — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
  • But while the Arisons are made aware of all transactions in advance, Riley isn’t required to seek specific approval from the owners on matters that aren’t deemed to be major in nature.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Edwards wants to double major in early childhood education and special education.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
  • Joyce, who lives in Boston, majored in human rights policy at NYU and worked for Human Rights Watch.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 May 2026
  • About 30% of graduates major in computer science, with many more minoring in data analytics.
    — Asia Alexander, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

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