in a big way

phrase

: very much : badly
She wanted to go in a big way.
He wants to win in a big way.

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Since then, the company where folks fund projects by creatives has bounced back in a big way. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 On Friday, the major averages notched their best week since April, with semiconductors coming back in a big way from July’s rout. Sarah Min, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 But there is an old belief that any old movie distribution guy will tell you — and it has been borne out in a big way this summer — which is that a rising tide lifts all boats. Chris Lee, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 The study surveyed 1,000 senior leaders in retail, manufacturing and transportation and logistics across eight countries and found that upgrading everyday workflows with AI, automation and better data pays off in a big way. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in a big way

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“In a big way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20big%20way. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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