money-spinner

chiefly British

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Recent Examples of money-spinner But if powerhouse and money-spinner India pull the plug on it then that’s the end of Test cricket. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 Since moving to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, their commercial growth has skyrocketed, with major events including concerts, boxing bouts and NFL games proving to be significant money-spinners. Elias Burke, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 But given that the World Cup remains a marquee event and money-spinner, ODI cricket’s status is secure although tweaks are expected. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 That was due to their top players being required for their fledgling T20 domestic franchise league, which has become the country's money-spinner. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 Not knowing which country the event's most important matches will be played underlines cricket being handcuffed to the whims of money-spinner India, whose power might be heightened by the ascension of former boss Jay Shah running the sport's affairs globally. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Wicked’s many brand partnerships were a major money-spinner and generated valuable publicity as this report revealed. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 That was due to their top players being required for their fledgling T20 domestic franchise league, which has become the country's money-spinner. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 Not knowing which country the event's most important matches will be played underlines cricket being handcuffed to the whims of money-spinner India, whose power might be heightened by the ascension of former boss Jay Shah running the sport's affairs globally. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for money-spinner
moneymaker
Noun
  • For what was originally a charitable performance, the material is now proving to be a solid moneymaker more than 50 years later.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Editors’ Picks Your Next Airbnb May Include Room Service and Tamale-Making This year has gotten off to a slow start for many big law firms as uncertainty around tariffs and federal job cuts has chilled corporate merger activity, typically a big moneymaker.
    Matthew Goldstein, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025

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“Money-spinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/money-spinner. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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