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Noun
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Only little boys are called big boys.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026 -
There are big boys throwing their weight around, and there are wild skinnies with flying arms and spinning back-kicks, chopping out their emergency version of personal space.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
16 Dec. 2025
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The team needs that supporting cast clicking at the same time as big guns to create more sustained pressure.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The comedy big guns come out to pay their respects to the groundbreaking genius whose comedy is still radical — Ben Stiller, Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, Dave Chappelle, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman are just a few.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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It's only been a year and a half since the Lues became partners in the discipline of ice dance.—
Krystle Rich,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Frogs made enough big shots in the final minutes to prevent another upset.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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Picking up full court, hitting big shots.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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By analyzing the sizes, temperatures and compositions of these nearby solar twins, Taniguchi, Takuji Tsujimoto at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan and their colleagues were able to estimate the stars' ages.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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That letter was signed by several of Valladares’ colleagues, including Senate Republican Leader Brian Jones, R-Santee.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The cars that Geely showcased at CES, in Las Vegas, were large SUVs with big wheels, opulent interiors, and three rows of seats—not unlike a Ford Explorer.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Still, expect short overhangs and big wheels, even if not quite the size of these absurdly chrome 24-inchers.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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The three brothers from Miami appeared crestfallen as the guilty verdicts came down, shaking their heads in disbelief.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The brothers met the women at nightclubs, parties and on dating apps, taking some on trips to ritzy locales, and paying for flights and luxury lodging.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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But this is a really costly thing for the country and the families that put their lives on the line and their spouses and their brothers and sisters.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Veracruz natives and sisters Reyna and Maritza Vazquez turned a small cart into a taco empire, now operating taco trucks all over town, along with a mezcaleria and restaurants in Austin and Round Rock.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Main men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/main%20men. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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