Sentence examples for once a major from inspiring English sources

Gaza was once a major crossroads.

Shipbuilding, once a major industry, has declined significantly.

Mr. Brendel was once a major exponent of Liszt.

Once a major recipient of foreign capital, Malaysia is now a source of flight capital.

The Panhandle — once a major mining region — was traditionally Democratic-leaning.

Once a major campaign gets going, the private jets roll out.

The abandoned Brewer Gold Mine, near Jefferson, was once a major contributor to the county's economy.

Oyster reefs were once a major ecological force in coastal waters all around the globe.

The surgical removal of stomach ulcers was once a major industry.

The town was once a major trade centre and dominated an extensive area of irrigated agriculture.

For instance, constellations were once a major part of astronomy texts but are now barely noticed.