big money

noun

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

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The big money event in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida carries a $25 million purse for the third straight year with the strongest field in golf. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Saturday, one of the Florida Lottery’s busiest days for the big money draw games, produced only two jackpot winners, but one was a $10.75 million lottery hit from a ticket bought in South Florida. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2025 Of course, big money into his campaign from his former longtime employer, the Chicago Teachers Union, was a huge help too. Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025 For Donald Trump, the only real cards are big money and hard power. Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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