big money

noun

: a lot of money
She was earning big money as a lawyer.

Examples of big money in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are water bottle refilling stations scattered across the parks for guests who bring their own bottles from home, which is a big money saver. Terri Peters, Parents, 4 June 2024 From local governmental bodies to our Congress and even the Supreme Court, policies, actions and decisions are geared toward self-serving needs, large corporations, union interests and big money contributors. Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024 Some of the best things about NBA playoffs games outside of the action on the court are the sightings in the arena and the list of who’s who among celebrities plunking down big money for courtside seats. Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2024 In the meantime, big money is squandered on apparently ineffective efforts to house the homeless. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024 Forget about John Stewart, a new owner bringing fresh energy and big money into the game. Joe Drape, New York Times, 3 May 2024 Selena is big money; a brand that routinely pulls in profit and is a rare sure bet because of her devoted fanbase. Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2024 And the big-market fans responded and paid big money for the opportunity to cheer on this new-look team for the first time this season. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024 Cardinale spent 20 years at Goldman Sachs’ merchant bank working on all manner of deals with all kinds of clients, including the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys, two teams synonymous with big money. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024

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“Big money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20money. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.

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