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But it’s mainly funny because this is what the Mets are: a habitually soul-crushing outfit that, especially when expectations are high, finds fresh and horrifying methods to torment its most loyal fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

For decades, scientists believed that spillover mainly took place on catalyst surfaces.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

“Every day, including today, we get so many calls from parents, mainly, but also from some teachers saying this is such a pervasive epidemic at the district that something needs to get done,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The fall was mainly caused by an increase in inactivity, the number of people not looking for work, who are not included in the unemployment rate.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

He mainly works on naval codes but sometimes stops in to swap ideas with Welchman.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin