big gun
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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For just one example, see next term’s big gun case, which asks whether the Second Amendment prevents the government from disarming people who are under a restraining order for domestic violence.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2023
That’s why I was on the Hill with Fred Rogers, trying to get them to continue the funding of what I felt was a big gun, right?
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2023
I fired a 155 howitzer, this big gun on wheels.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 18, 2020
One of rugby’s big gun is sure to fall before the knockout stage.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2019
I practically jumped out of my skin when I realized that he had a great big gun strapped to his hip.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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