as in fortune
a very large amount of money
that enormous diamond ring must have cost a king's ransom
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Recent Examples of king's ransom
So, realistically, what would the Yankees have to trade for the Pirates to accept their king's ransom?
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Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
The king's ransom paid Apple for Google search priority has been called into question due to the government's antitrust case against Alphabet .
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
The king's ransom paid Apple for Google search priority has been called into question due to the government's antitrust case against Alphabet .
—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for king's ransom
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His focus is what happens on the pitch, including the fortunes of Hyam and Cacace, who were obviously absent when the rest of the squad reconvened in Wrexham on Tuesday to kick off pre-season training.
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By holding onto their investments, investors can continue building their wealth while deferring taxes, helping their fortunes grow over time.
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Opt for a fresh bundle of spinach, if possible, rather than a plastic container or bag, and consume it promptly to maintain its nutrient content.
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The first stage puts its payload inside an app bundle that impersonates real components built into macOS.
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The collection featured delicate, flowing lightweight layers, a desert-neutral color palette injected with refreshing sorbet colors — creamsicle, mint and lavender — and a mix-and-match approach to sport, utility and tailoring.
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Middleton paired the mint green dress from British designer Tephi with tortoise shell sunglasses and a cream fold-over clutch, keeping the accessories understated yet polished.
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Many have camped out along the edge of the piles of crushed concrete and rebar, awaiting any word of their relatives.
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But Carron happily pointed to a pile of recycled asphalt that has a different plan.
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Instead, Marsh’s bomb opened the flood gates for the Phillies to score eight runs in the top of the ninth inning to absolutely stun the Nationals and its home crowd in a miraculous 14-9 victory on Tuesday night.
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Both in the Broadhurst Theatre and on The Tonight Show, the number is a total joy bomb.
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“King's ransom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/king%27s%20ransom. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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