big money

noun

: a lot of money
She was earning big money as a lawyer.

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The reasons for the Cubs' drop-off are complicated, of course, but one big one has been the reluctance of owner Tom Ricketts to open up his checkbook and spend big money to acquire top players. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025 Get rid of the primary system like California did or Alaska did, try to limit the influence of big money like Maine is trying to do. Charlotte Alter, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025 Today's listen Michael Caterina/AP March Madness starts today, and many may hope to win big money through bets placed on the outcomes of the games. Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025 The Dolphins don’t believe in paying big money to an offensive guard, and haven’t for decades, so don’t expect a deal to be north of $10 million a season. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for big money

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“Big money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20money. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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