deep pockets
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of deep pockets
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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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
By then, the school president, Steve Whitaker, knew Obrokta’s deep pockets well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
But supporters face strong opposition from billionaires with deep pockets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Luna slid out of bed and slid out of her nightgown and slipped on a dress with deep pockets sewn all over, because it is how she asked her grandmother to make it.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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