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
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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
  • Achieving near-100% online property tax payments, in partnership with our residents, is the single greatest operational efficiency gain yielding millions in more revenue annually.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • The improvements were the result of a partnership by the Progress Center for Independent Living, the MWRD, the Blue Island Chamber of Commerce, the Blue Island Disability Committee and other area groups.
    Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • The show is produced by Carlos King’s Kingdom Reign Entertainment in association with ITV America.
    Kennedy French, Variety, 11 May 2026
  • Roby also serves as the homes association president and briefly sat on the Overland Park Parks and Recreation Commission.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 11 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 15 May. 2026.

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