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Recent Examples of big business
Consumer advocates worry that the demise of Humphrey's Executor could leave Americans less protected, since presidents could pressure agencies to craft regulations to appease big business, donors or political allies.
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Justin Jouvenal The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 9 Dec. 2025
Playboy licensing remains a big business.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
Institutional trading of digital assets is already big business.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
Sports has become big business for traditional agencies too, with CAA, UTA and WME all having large sports advisory businesses.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
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Justin Jouvenal The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 9 Dec. 2025
Playboy licensing remains a big business.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
Institutional trading of digital assets is already big business.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
Sports has become big business for traditional agencies too, with CAA, UTA and WME all having large sports advisory businesses.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big business
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Hannah Natanson, who covers the federal government, was at home when the FBI searched the property and her devices, seizing a phone, Garmin watch and both a personal and work laptop, according to the news organization.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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This puffy tote features tons of interior pockets for easy organization, a water-resistant exterior, and weighs under a pound.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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The multiyear partnership will also rely on Google’s Gemini and cloud technology for future Apple foundational models, according to a joint statement obtained by CNBC’s Jim Cramer.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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Erika Beck, president of CSUN, touted the university’s partnerships throughout the community and the innovative career choice options for its students.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Advocacy groups and the various associations of government service providers who lobby the Legislature are likely to press lawmakers not to make reductions at the same time as the federal government.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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At least one person was hurt during the parade, when wind gusts reached 30 mph, but is expected to be OK, the association's president previously told CBS News Philadelphia.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Only two other individuals stood for comment, both of whom represented unions.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Among the controversial bills this session are measures regarding union fees, artificial intelligence regulation and a bill to tax pot based on its potency.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Awards-season juggernaut One Battle After Another isn’t eligible for an for Artios consideration because its casting director is not a member of the guild.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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The guild yesterday announced the 2026 DGA Awards‘ nominees in the TV, documentary and commercial categories.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Big business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20business. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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