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in a big way

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  1. To a great extent, conspicuously. For example, I could go for a hamburger in a big way, or This hotel chain is expanding in a big way. [Slang; late 1800s]

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Tensions between the Pentagon and Anthropic escalated in a big way this past week.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lagarde: I think he did rise to the challenges in a big way.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nvidia has expanded its relationship with Meta Platforms in a big way, and that’s weighing on the shares of companies who also want in on major chip business.

From MarketWatch

Nvidia has expanded its relationship with Meta Platforms in a big way, and that’s weighing on the shares of companies who also want in on major chip business.

From MarketWatch

Nvidia’s stock is poised to snap its five-day losing streak in a big way on Friday, with the shares on track for their biggest daily gain in nine months.

From MarketWatch

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