big money

noun

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

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The other winger signed for big money last year — Alejandro Garnacho (£40m from Manchester United) — has already moved on after a disappointing campaign. Simon Johnson, New York Times, 26 July 2026 But Gilchrest has argued that races like the one in the 1st District should still be a priority in reshaping the Democratic Party and a political system that benefits the candidates who can raise big money. Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026 There’s big money at stake for the small number of American challengers. Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Those programs are both notorious for dumping big money into their football teams, so just having an expensive roster doesn't always mean immediate success. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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