big money

noun

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

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The rules also end their ability to have blackjack-style tables — a big money draw for cardrooms. Pat Maio, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026 Sunday is a light day in Florida Lottery big money drawings, but one gas station customer wound up $109,000 happier. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 The Panthers spent big money — a $30 million average annual salary — on Phillips. Mike Kaye updated March 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026 Looking to bounce back from a 5-12 season, the Washington Commanders spent big money in free agency to sign edge rusher Odafe Oweh while also bringing back left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for big money

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