Example Sentences
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The best car deal out there right now is a used EV.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Mine has long been a quiet ally, the kind of tool that steps in when I need a little help and doesn’t make a big deal out of it.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
That said, Gatley expects Beijing will be willing to create some sort of deal out of the Trump-Xi visit, likely buying soybeans, energy, and possibly airplanes in return for a continued detente on other fronts.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
“They know we know who they are, but you don’t make a big deal out about it,” Berkowitz said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
The girl in the drugstore looked surprised, but she didn’t make too much of a big deal out of April’s purchases.
From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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