big money

noun

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

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If James flocked elsewhere, then the Warriors could still give Green big money to come back. Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Fans from across the world spent big money to see the semi-final match at Dallas Stadium. Marissa Armas, CBS News, 13 July 2026 The two-person race now pits establishment backing and tens of millions in outside spending for Stevens against El-Sayed’s union support and grassroots energy, exposing Democratic rifts over big money, Israel and political change. Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Inpatient pediatric units are not typically big money makers for hospitals. Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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