big picture
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The big picture also includes ongoing declining enrollment — funding ultimately is linked to enrollment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
“But the big picture is that WTI has been range-bound since the April 7 cease-fire: bouncing between the high $80s and low $100s.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
This activity itself isn’t new: People frequently work out the big picture of romantic compatibility by listing pros and cons, and the discovery of such a list is a recurring trope in sitcoms and rom-coms.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
The prime minister makes his big picture pitch on the economy in The Times today.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
They bought a big picture book, Scenic Wonders of America, and talked about making a trip to the Grand Canyon.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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