as in bigs
one of high position or importance within a group
for a high-profile case like this, the law firm uses only its big guns
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Noun
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But Missi, 6-11, is 0 for 1 on threes, while the 7-0 Ware is 32 for 101, displaying the type of range that makes NBA bigs more valuable in the modern era.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025 -
The Red Raiders only have two bigs, so foul trouble is something to keep in mind.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Sunday’s national championship is a head-on collision between the undisputed heavyweights in women’s basketball.—
Shannon Ryan,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The offerings revealed by Red Sea Residences, a division of RSG, include waterfront accommodations by hospitality heavyweights Ritz-Carlton, Jumeriah, and Miraval.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Big guns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20guns. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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