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big business

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as in organization

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Recent Examples of big business From tackling parent misbehavior on the sidelines to keeping your athlete healthy to the big business of youth sports, no topic is off limits for Carone and his guests. — Parents, 24 June 2026 Board games are big business — and Hollywood wants in. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026 To create a chic date night look or an evening event outfit, look for a pair of 'chutes in khaki, a color known for its big business energy. — Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 20 June 2026 The surveys are now big business. — Ian King, CNBC, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for big business

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By balancing strict fiscal management with an aggressive plan to diversify support and expand with new donors, the organization aims to ensure long-term stability while continuing to deliver high-quality artistic programming to Charlotte.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Here’s where things stand, based on conversations with members of the organization and other league sources.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of organization

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When that proved unsustainable, the association hired a landscaping company.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
On July 14, council member Meredith Stead pointed to two neighborhood associations in her district — one in favor of the designation, the other strongly opposed.

— Mark Dee July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

Definition of association

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Additionally, the deal would require the Blazers to hire union workers and set caps on project-cost overruns.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The cast is a mix of professional actors in the Equity union, local talent plus children and teens adding to a fuller ensemble.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Definition of union

Noun

Most similarly to this year’s plan, the TV Academy attempted to move seven categories to the Creative Arts Emmys in 2005, until the guilds balked.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 July 2026
Both guilds, as well as SAG, traditionally have had contractual agreements with the Academy to waive any residual fees for use of clips on the Emmy show.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 July 2026

Definition of guild

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