big screen
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Sure, one might argue that in “The Odyssey,” Nolan is studying his own hubris, accepting the innate faults that come with bringing Homer to the big screen.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
He was fighting for the big screen only, no matter the circumstances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
But the consensus is split on this big screen screentime critique.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2026
The fan festival at Lemon Hill welcomed the largest single-day crowd of any host city supporters party in the U.S. with nearly 55,000 people watching on the big screen during USA's second group match.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
The fox-heroes on the big screen turn their eyes into lightning.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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