big business

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Recent Examples of big business And the ability to do that is big business, especially for pharmaceutical companies who can lose billions of dollars when new drugs have made it through many phases of development only to be thwarted by a late-stage mutation or resistance. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 Martens examines how theme parks are taking inspiration from theater, bringing guests more one-on-one experiences with characters; and how after-hours events such as Disney’s Halloween Oogie Boogie Bash, Pride nights and Star Wars inspired evenings have become big business at theme parks. Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 And this is big business and a big change. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Fire prevention tools and techniques are becoming a big business. ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for big business
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big business
Noun
  • Wastewater is also reused for irrigation, and the hotel has also started recycling vegetable oils with an organization that transforms the waste into biodiesel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
  • Ready to take your organization up a notch?
    Sarah DiMuro, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Eco effort Ocean Casino Resort is committed to investing in positive environmental change through beach cleanups, charitable contributions, and advocacy including a partnership with an organic farm addressing food insecurity, soil regeneration, and community inclusiveness in Atlantic City.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • For those wishing to hone their game, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, created in partnership with TaylorMade, offers innovative technology and personal instruction at the highest level.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • As well as attracting huge foot traffic to its stores, the company’s brand benefits from its association with one of the Switzerland’s most storied watchmakers.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
  • In a 2019 genome-wide association study published in Nature Communications, researchers identified 351 genetic loci associated with morning chronotype (up from just 24 a decade ago) in a meta-analysis of nearly 700,000 individuals.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Hollywood’s actors and writers unions, after winning AI protections in bargaining with studios, remain concerned about the potential misuse of the tech.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 May 2026
  • The union did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
    Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • While that can be tricky territory for guild signatories trying to reassure talent that they aren’t being supplanted by cheaper, non-human production methods, an emerging content outlet like Canela has fewer traditional restraints.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 May 2026
  • Joining local groups such as the Rotary, League of Women Voters, the Woman’s Club and symphony guilds shows them how to build community.
    Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026

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

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