big hitter

British  

noun

1. a sportsperson who is capable of hitting the ball long or hard

2. informal  an influential and important person

   one of the government's big hitters

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Example Sentences

Newcastle have only lost a dozen top-flight fixtures on home soil since Howe took charge of a side in deep relegation trouble in 2021 and the stadium tends to be at its most febrile when a traditional big hitter pays a visit.

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"I think it's a great big hitter's golf course, but it's just demanding in every aspect."

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Another big hitter, Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri, is valued slightly lower at £28.2m because of his limited appearances and shorter contract status - but has a value that is expected to grow rapidly.

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Naomi Osaka v Jelena Ostapenko: It is a first US Open appearance in two years for two-time champion Osaka, who will face fellow big hitter and former French Open champion Ostapenko.

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Fashion is a big hitter when it comes to the UK economy - it's a multi-billion pound contributor and the industry directly employs hundreds of thousands of people.

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