big money

noun

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

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Friday’s three big money Florida Lottery draw games — Mega Millions, Fantasy 5, Jackpot Triple Play — produced two six-figure jackpot winners. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026 And not only that, governments are actually giving big money. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2026 The starters played one series, looked sharp enough to remind everyone why they get paid big money, and then grabbed some baseball caps. Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 Brownell’s roots are deep in Connecticut and his education set the stage for knowing a thing or two about the world of big money. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 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 8 Sep. 2026.

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