big money

noun

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

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The Football Bowl Subdivision — otherwise known as the FBS and the land of bowl games and big money — is where President Wood wanted the Hornets to compete in as soon as the 2026 season. Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025 And with the recent upheavals that have shaken the real estate business to its core, the opportunity to save money — often big money — is closer than ever. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025 Of course, the team still has Deshaun Watson on the roster for big money with two years remaining on his deal. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025 The issue at the heart of Harmon’s woes is a provision in the state’s 2009 campaign finance reform law that was meant to neutralize the effect of big money on Illinois politics. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for big money

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“Big money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20money. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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