big money

noun

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

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Players and Denver’s front office are well aware of a three-year window across the remainder of Nix’s rookie contract before the Broncos would need to shell out big money for a long-term extension. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026 Besides, the big money is in display pieces, and these just keep getting larger. Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 But the game rewards savvy teams that make smart decisions and develop players well, which is why teams like the Rays can hold their own year-in and year-out, and why big money teams like last season’s Mets sometimes crash and burn. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026 The league’s national TV deals, which bring in big money, also run through 2028. Evan Drellich, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026 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 31 Jan. 2026.

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