big business

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Recent Examples of big business And if the leadup to this year's Final Four has taught us anything, there is still a lot of heart in the big business that college sports has become. ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 War is big business in Washington. Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026 Surfing is big business, both in California and worldwide. Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026 Adult animation has proven to be big business for streaming services. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for big business
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big business
Noun
  • Many have seen the videos of Detroit's teen takeovers, but a local organization is looking to channel that energy into something positive for the youth.
    Terell Bailey, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • But the real reason news organizations choose to spend thousands of dollars per journalist, per trip, to be on the papal plane is to be on hand for the pope’s news conferences.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Themes are typically selected based on factors including their appeal to a wide demographic, ability to execute compelling content, marketing, exhibits and potential community partnerships, according to a fairgrounds staff report.
    Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Reichelt, founder of Rocky Peak Marketing, will expand Thermore’s apparel partnerships and support the integration of technology.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • People on my block were unhappy, and block association president was unhappy.
    Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Eighty-six percent of college and university leaders are worried about their schools' long-term financial viability, according to a survey in December by the American Council on Education, the principal industry association.
    Jon Marcus, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and the United Steelworkers union have reached a tentative agreement, two weeks after the utility locked out 1,600 workers amid a contract dispute.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Over the past year, health benefits have been an issue for teacher unions up and down the state.
    Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • According to the guild, the contract includes generative artificial intelligence protections including advance notice before systems are implemented, the right to decline credits or bylines when generative AI is used, and semi-annual meetings between the company and the guild.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Lynch takes all kinds of big swings, especially with the world-building and design—the guild navigator fish tanks, the block-y digital force fields, the inflatable Harkonens, and more.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026

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“Big business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20business. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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