big money

noun

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

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Friday, there were three Florida Lottery big money draw games — Mega Millions, Jackpot Triple Play, Fantasy 5 — and three top prize winners. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026 The Blackfriar Pub is one of dozens of venues paying big money to legally air FIFA World Cup matches. Marissa Armas, CBS News, 12 June 2026 Spencer Pratt's supporters are sorely disappointed with how the Los Angeles mayoral race ended, but one in particular refuses to accept defeat — and will pay big money to prove it. Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026 Anheuser-Busch InBev, Heineken, Molson Coors as well as liquor giant Diageo are all pouring big money into the soccer spectacle. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 June 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 19 Jun. 2026.

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