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Recent Examples of big business
Fixing them is equal parts scientific miracle, big business, and human tragedy—a gnarly, technically complex procedure that requires months or years of painful recovery.
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The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
Corporations Other tax increases that had been considered that would have hit big business, such as an increase in the stock buyback tax or a limit on the state and local deduction for corporations, were mostly rejected.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 May 2025
On Friday, Polis struck down an attempt to make Colorado more union-friendly, a bill that would have undone decades of compromise between big businesses and big unions in this state.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
And, also at that time, there were few women in either big business or in the top professions.
—Lynne Agress, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025
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The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
Corporations Other tax increases that had been considered that would have hit big business, such as an increase in the stock buyback tax or a limit on the state and local deduction for corporations, were mostly rejected.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 May 2025
On Friday, Polis struck down an attempt to make Colorado more union-friendly, a bill that would have undone decades of compromise between big businesses and big unions in this state.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
And, also at that time, there were few women in either big business or in the top professions.
—Lynne Agress, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big business
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In honor of the organization’s 40th anniversary, President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis spoke about GLAAD’s achievements, impact and future.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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News organizations have been bullied for performing honest journalism.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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The celebration, which was held in partnership with Destination DC, took place at the Southern restaurant Succotash, less than a mile away from the White House.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 June 2025
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As part of its initiative to regain cultural relevance, the brand has unveiled a partnership with Brazilian DJ and producer Vintage Culture, launching an exclusive capsule collection and naming him a global ambassador.—
Andre Claudio,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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So, in February 1900, when MTV’s football players moved to start playing competitive games and indicated their desire to join the local football association, their fellow members were aghast.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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With Venus entering Taurus and your 11th house of associations on June 6, romantic opportunities arrive through social media, community affairs and group settings.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Advocates and unions have said wages needed to be raised by $2 an hour to meet recommendations that those workers be paid 150% of minimum wage.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Supervisor Holly Mitchell had similar hesitations, as did some county employee unions.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Some organizations are experimenting with new community structures, digital guilds that provide continuity and belonging despite changing assignments.—
Arafat Kabir,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Unlike a typical guild or association, Academy membership is not open to applications.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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“Big business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20business. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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