big money

noun

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

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Progressive politicians may talk tough about the evil of big money and endorse reforms during their campaigns, but once in office, they are often too invested in the system that won them their seat. Alisa Kaplan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 Given the current state of the game, all are assuredly making big money right now, with the prospect of more to come. ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 And for some members of the card issuers’ web of merchant partners, tie-ups with credit issuers translate into big money. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026 Caleb Davies, another Kalshi trader who has earned $389,000 in culture markets over the past two years, says that the absence of financial organizations or syndicates of traders with big money allows knowledgeable traders to profit off of people who simply bet on their faves. David Hill, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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