big on
phrase
: strongly favoring or liking
also
: noted for
she is big on blushing —
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Under an ornate wooden ceiling in a courtroom where Al Capone once stood trial, representatives of Miami-Dade County on Tuesday made a pitch for betting big on one of Miami’s oldest buildings.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Bethenny Frankel is betting big on the booming business of hair.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
In 2024, travelers spent big on experiences, and there was no greater example than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour spiking hotel rates by up to 300%.
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Kurt Weinsheimer,
Forbes.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Bethenny Frankel is betting big on the booming business of hair.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
In 2024, travelers spent big on experiences, and there was no greater example than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour spiking hotel rates by up to 300%.
—
Kurt Weinsheimer,
Forbes.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Big on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20on. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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