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deep pockets

American  

plural noun

  1. an abundance of money or wealth.


Etymology

Origin of deep pockets

First recorded in 1975–80


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Chinese brands with deep pockets are creatively moving in.

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026

But perhaps CXMT, bolstered by the deep pockets of Hefei’s municipal-investment arm, would be able to accomplish what GigaDevice couldn’t.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026

Finding itself without a competitive frontier model, Microsoft has decided instead to use its deep pockets to join the ranks of companies trying to turn models into commodities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

But supporters face strong opposition from billionaires with deep pockets.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

One by one, several balls vanished into the table’s deep pockets.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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