Example Sentences
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Bear’s equity sales force finally took the deal out on Sept. 22, 1981, raising only $4 million at an initial market capitalization of less than $40 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
That pilot tells passengers to cool down; they’re making a big deal out of nothing.
From Slate ● May 10, 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
After a competitive bidding process, indie studio A24 has acquired the U.S. rights to Olivia Wilde’s comedy “The Invite” in a major deal out of the Sundance Film Festival.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
“I just think everyone’s making a big deal out of something meaningless, that’s all,” I responded.
From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley
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