main cast

collocation in English

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main
adjective[before noun]
uk
/meɪn/us
/meɪn/
larger, more important, or having more influence than others of the ...
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cast
noun
uk
/kɑːst/us
/kæst/
the actors in a film, play, ...
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(Definition ofmainandcastfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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We first sketch some of the general themes motivating and structuring (liberal) imperial thought, before turning briefly to the views of ourmaincast.
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This table includes onlymaincastcharacters, those who are listed in the intro title sequence.
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Continuing where the 2003 mini-series left off, themaincastall returned to reprise their roles.
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However, these dramatic performances included actresses from miniseries, telefilms, and guest performers competing againstmaincastcompetitors.
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Dormer was also added to the series'maincast.
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Unlike the rest of themaincast, his normal form is a humanoid one.
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The music and sound effects are derived from the film, along with the vocal talents of themaincastfrom the film.
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However, these comedic performances often included actors from miniseries, telefilms, and guest performers competing againstmaincastcompetitors.
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The contraptions they develop tend to make life miserable for themaincast.
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The following notes enumerate all instances of actors billed asmaincastafter they had ceased being series regulars.
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Sofer was not billed with themaincast.
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In subsequent seasons, themaincasthas expanded to fourteen and fifteen members.
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Some of the townspeople interviewed in the film were not actors, and some were planted actors, unknown to themaincast.
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She acted in many serials, telefilms asmaincast.
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The seasons during which each actor has been included in themaincastare marked in black.
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She became amaincastmember in 2011.
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Each episode typically involves the cosmetic procedures of one or more patients, and also features the personal and professional lives of itsmaincast.
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All othermaincastmembers have secured deals for this season.
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