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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a mainland" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a large continuous landmass that is not an island, often in contrast to islands or smaller land areas.
Example: "The island is beautiful, but I prefer the diverse landscapes found on a mainland."
Alternatives: "the continent" or "the main landmass".
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Ms Seah employs a mainland Chinese.
"How about, 'No man is a mainland,'" Mr. Klein quipped.
First issued by a mainland #China headquartered bank.
I work for a mainland company, so I don't care.
It was one more eye-opening experience for a mainland Chinese student in Taiwan.
Protesters portray Mr Ma as either a mainland stooge or as clueless and out of touch.
And some officials ache for a mainland Chinese writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
No movie made by a mainland director has surpassed the international earnings of "Hero".
Then a mainland professor got involved, calling Hong Kongers "dogs" and "bastards"— and worse.
The gao kao remains, by far, the most important factor for admission to a mainland university.
Jack's luxury goods now had a mainland market, though, he said, "I was very picky.
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