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big picture

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noun

  1. a broad, overall view or perspective of an issue or problem.


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"We know the brain's wiring is crucial to our development, but we lack a big picture of how it changes across our lives and why," said Dr. Alexa Mousley, a Gates Cambridge Scholar who led the research.

From Science Daily

Big picture: Manufacturers still play a big role in the economy, employing some 13 million people directly and many others indirectly.

From MarketWatch

Big picture: A week ago, Wall Street leaned against the idea that the Fed would cut interest rates in December for the third meeting in a row.

From MarketWatch

Big picture: U.S. manufacturers are still trying to adjust to higher and ever-changing tariffs, and that’s been a big impediment to sales.

From MarketWatch

Big picture: U.S. manufacturers are still trying to adjust to higher and ever-changing tariffs, and that’s been a big impediment to sales.

From MarketWatch