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Recent Examples of big business
Harvard University freshman point guard Malik Mack was sitting in his American Capitalism class as a case study in the big business of college basketball was silently unfolding on his phone.
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Janet Lorin, Bloomberg, 19 Mar. 2026
Tushar Atre was a Silicon Valley entrepreneur looking for the next big business opportunity.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
One thing that remains clear in the NWSL is the line between the clubs that can do big business and those that either can’t or don’t want to.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Dooley, in announcing his campaign in January, said current leaders are too focused on helping big business.
—Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 11 Mar. 2026
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Janet Lorin, Bloomberg, 19 Mar. 2026
Tushar Atre was a Silicon Valley entrepreneur looking for the next big business opportunity.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
One thing that remains clear in the NWSL is the line between the clubs that can do big business and those that either can’t or don’t want to.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Dooley, in announcing his campaign in January, said current leaders are too focused on helping big business.
—Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big business
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Guerrilla groups such as Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN), dissident FARC factions and Venezuelan criminal organizations operate across mining zones, frequently imposing taxes on miners and controlling pits through violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The area includes a nearly 4,000-gallon rehabilitation pool and an audio-visual display where visitors can learn more about the organization's rescue efforts.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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That is why healthcare providers, insurers, and policymakers are beginning to explore ways to integrate nutrition into care —through produce prescriptions, grocery benefits, and partnerships with local food systems.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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This story was originally published by Honolulu Civil Beat and distributed through a partnership with the Associated Press.—
Thomas Heaton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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People on my block were unhappy, and block association president was unhappy.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
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The union is advocating for federal legislation to expand the definition of overtime workers who qualify for the tax break.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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The two sides met earlier this week, with the district offering a 10% salary increase over three years, while the union has pushed for higher, double-digit raises over a shorter timeline.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The guild’s annual show celebrates the work and accomplishments of producers and recognizing outstanding achievements in producing across various categories, including theatrical motion pictures, television, documentaries, animation, and emerging media.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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It must be approved by the guild’s board and members before it is ratified.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Big business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20business. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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