major publisher

collocation in English

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major
adjective
uk
/ˈmeɪ.dʒər/
us
/ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/
more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the ...
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publisher
noun[C]
uk
/ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/
us
/ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃɚ/
an organization that publishes text ...
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(Definition ofmajorandpublisherfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Eachmajorpublishermaintains a list of orthotypographic rules that they apply as part of their house style.
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Its activities expanded over the years, including eventually becoming amajorpublisherin the field of chemistry.
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It was the first 4-player network game from amajorpublisher.
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These chapters are then collected in a book with amajorpublisher, which also includes an introduction and conclusion with summary information.
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The series was released simultaneously in printed comic book and motion comic forms, making it the first original motion comic released by amajorpublisher.
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In 1926, however, reader interest plummeted and hismajorpublisherceased printing the books altogether.
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They published juvenile fiction and children's books but are mainly remembered today as themajorpublisher of books collecting comic strips during the early decades of the 20th century.
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He never sought out amajorpublisherfor his books, but self-published them all, and even brought back in-house one book that had been placed with amajorpublisher.
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That judgement is exactly right, and competition among major publishers makes the volumes surveyed here less costly to the bookbuyer than most other best-sellers.
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Secondly, the line drawings and plates certainly enhance the quality of this book, but such refinements as illustrations are now frequently rejected by major publishers as too expensive to include.
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The market for books in this country has been described as a bilateral oligopoly, with about 20 major publishers and only about 20 major retailers who control most of it.
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All these books were issued by major publishers.
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He is the recipient of distinguished fellowships, a medal for distinguished teaching, and appointments to review and adjudicate for major publishers worldwide.
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Of her fourteen successful doctorate supervisions, four have books out or about to appear with major publishers.
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With the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets, many major publishers have begun releasing titles in digital form.
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All national newspapers, broadcast media and major publishers are based in the capital.
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In the past she has worked as a freelance book editor for a large number of major publishers.
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All the major publishers employ writers under contract.
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He painted for all the major publishers and was known for his fast-action scenes, his beautiful women and his ability to meet a deadline.
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These aim to identify the most innovative games of 2006, whether they come from major publishers or small development teams.
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