mainstream
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"And so obviously they want to hold on to their best workers, the ones that would have the best chance of making it out in the mainstream economy."
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Richard Montoya of Culture Clash doesn’t mince words when it comes to politics, current events or the state of mainstream Hollywood.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Take another step back, though, and consider how recently dragon stories became mainstream imaginings in the first place, along with fantasy’s ascent on our screens.
From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026
Heineken’s premium portfolio grew last year, but not enough to offset the dip in demand for its lower-cost, mainstream products.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Her mainstream, even countrified, looks extended to the slight gap between her teeth and her turned-up nose.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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