deep pockets
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of deep pockets
First recorded in 1975–80
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Yes, tech companies have deep pockets and have shown a willingness to spend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
California lawmakers have tried to tackle online safety concerns for years and they’ve faced intense lobbying from tech companies with deep pockets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
A lifelong fan of the Jurassic Park movies, Suravech joked that his work lacks Hollywood's deep pockets.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Chinese brands with deep pockets are creatively moving in.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
His eyes were deep pockets of sorrow, sunken, dark.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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