big money
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Another reason U.S. equity traders are paying little heed to the war could be that U.S. companies are making big money.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Mendoza has first-round picks around him already with running back Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers at tight end, while the Raiders splashed out big money to grab centre Tyler Linderbaum to add yet more assistance.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Ellison has shown a willingness to spend big money on entertainment and sports to drive subscriptions and advertising.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Here’s why major global brands are pouring big money into events surrounding the Indio music festival.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
This was a very large number of monkeys, and it generated big money.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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