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as in haves
a wealthy person
that last recession was particularly hard on the poor, but the fat cats barely noticed a dip in their bank accounts
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as in bigs
one of high position or importance within a group
a candidate that has the backing of most of the party's fat cats
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Noun
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Things will get even worse since the AGI haves will presumably flourish in new ways and far outpace the AGI have-nots.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025 -
So for those attending the last shows, here’s the best packing list for the concert, with my save-the-days and wish-I-would-haves.—
Samantha Leal,
StyleCaster,
2 Sep. 2025
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She’s tasked with slowing down top opposing bigs, and her versatility and willingness to defend some of the league’s best is key to freeing up Collier on both ends.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Waiving Bradley without seeing how healthy those two bigs are would be irresponsible.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Angel investors are successful operators who want to give back, not venture capitalists in training.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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While the decision was ridiculous, neither of them is going to strike fear in the hearts of the top heavyweights.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The two Patriot League heavyweights have faced off in the Div.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Maybach’s steering wheel is massively proportioned, a big hoop, reminding of wheels in my 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s luxury cars.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ride a Bike Enjoy the best of Grand Teton’s fall foliage on two wheels instead of four.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Streamers like Netflix and Apple TV+ barged into the marketplace with incredibly deep pockets and threw the price structure for making and acquiring TV movies all out of whack.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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Given his name recognition and deep pockets, anticipation was high when Kraft, a son of the billionaire New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and longtime philanthropist, launched his mayoral campaign in February.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The battleship used to rule the seas thanks to big guns and thick armor, was displaced by the aircraft carrier.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Hundred offers a cosy domestic dose of garish colors, potato crisp team sponsors and big shots.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Fat cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fat%20cats. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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