Big C
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Big C
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns, in tone, style and emphasis personify the previously big C and still small C conservatism of their patches.
From BBC
“Bang the Drum Slowly,” “Brian’s Song,” “Something for Joey,” “Terms of Endearment,” “Beaches,” “Shadowlands,” “Stepmom,” “One True Thing,” “The Big C,” “The Fault in Our Stars” — the list goes on and on.
From Los Angeles Times
The mother of two, known to many as Bowelbabe, also hosted BBC Sounds' You, Me and the Big C podcast and made a documentary about living with the disease.
From BBC
And that is why a new service is being launched by the Big C Cancer charity, offering help specifically for families.
From BBC
The Big C centre is on the site of the Norfolk and Norwich hospital.
From BBC
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