The principal current in a flow, such as a river or flow of air.
@simonzerafa That deal only works if the administration then delivers policies which help restore public trust in institutions and in mainstream politics. Here’s hoping.
It's very clear that according to the UK press and mainstream political class it only counts as anti-semitism if it comes from the left and can be used (invented) in an attempt to discredit them. (Otherwise its just…
The principal current in a flow, such as a river or flow of air.
ideas outside of the mainstream
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"Mainstream economics says capitalism is built on competition. But today, competition has given way to empire building - and the rest of us are paying the price." By @graceblakeley.substack.com graceblakeley.substack…
Used or accepted broadly rather than by small portions of population, market, scientific community, etc.
They often carry stories you won't find in the mainstream media.
Mainstream means: Used or accepted broadly rather than by small portions of population, market, scientific community, etc.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
mainstream means: Used or accepted broadly rather than by small portions of population, market, scientific community, etc.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
“Mainstream media are breathlessly linking a reported arson at a 'former' synagogue to antisemitism - but the building is owned by Muslims By @wordsbyhg.bsky.social”
“If there's one thing the 2nd Trump regime has taught us it's that the mainstream press will let anything he does slide because he's a Republican.”
“So the movie was an allegory about how Nolan feels like he has kinda ruined mainstream blockbusting filmmaking, which is a thoroughly explored theme in his work and can only come as a result of a filmmaker being thoughtful and introspective about their work.”
“"I found taking small breaks and diving into niche gaming communities really helped me recharge after burnout—Discord groups focused on retro games or indie devs were a game-changer. Sometimes stepping away from the mainstream feels like hitting ‘reset.’"”
“into mainstream US charts in the late”
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(usually, with the) That which is common; the norm.
George Herbert Walker Bush of Phillips Andover Academy and Yale University proclaimed in the first Presidential candidates' debate that he was “in touch with the mainstream of America.”
“@simonzerafa That deal only works if the administration then delivers policies which help restore public trust in institutions and in mainstream politics. Here’s hoping.”
“It's very clear that according to the UK press and mainstream political class it only counts as anti-semitism if it comes from the left and can be used (invented) in an attempt to discredit them. (Otherwise its just sparking racism?)”
“"Mainstream economics says capitalism is built on competition. But today, competition has given way to empire building - and the rest of us are paying the price." By @graceblakeley.substack.com graceblakeley.substack.com/p/forget-the...”
“The Bondi Royal Commission started its public hearings this week, and the mainstream media is lapping up the antisemitism narrative while ignoring other Jewish voices. michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...”
“People are thinking of the shitty 80’s stuff , I grew up in the 80’s and thought hogan , ultimate warrior and most of the others to be ridiculous and they did nothing but walk around . Wrestling didn’t become watchable until the ECW influence made its way into the mainstream.”
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