big business
noun
1
: an economic group consisting of large profit-making corporations especially with regard to their influence on social or political policy
2
: a very profitable enterprise
Examples of big business in a Sentence
The tax proposal will be of most benefit to big business.
Tourism is big business in the region.
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What would today be called an isolationist movement was strong, and its supporters felt that the war in Europe was being waged for the benefit of big business.
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Donald Heflin, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2025
A lot of people wait to use a tailor for special occasions, like a gala or a big business meeting.
—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 19 Feb. 2025
The data signals a clear divide amid the DEI backlash between big businesses in retreat and the steady, practical actions of small business owners.
—Eric Johnson, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
Kennedy has accused big business, drug companies and federal agencies of depleting Americans' health with toxic chemicals and additives, and vowed to reduce the spread of disease.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
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Donald Heflin, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2025
A lot of people wait to use a tailor for special occasions, like a gala or a big business meeting.
—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 19 Feb. 2025
The data signals a clear divide amid the DEI backlash between big businesses in retreat and the steady, practical actions of small business owners.
—Eric Johnson, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
Kennedy has accused big business, drug companies and federal agencies of depleting Americans' health with toxic chemicals and additives, and vowed to reduce the spread of disease.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for big business
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“Big business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20business. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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