big money

noun

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

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The victor then takes on a dramatic finale against the clock to claim the big money jackpot. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 19 May 2025 That’s why the Bears paid him big money in free agency. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025 There is an outside group of Cuomo backers, called a super PAC (political action committee), where his big money supporters are writing big checks, far above the CFB limit of $2,100. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025 And finally… Front-of-shirt sponsors are a route to big money. Phil Hay, New York Times, 1 May 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 28 May. 2025.

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