big on
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as in inclined
having a liking or affection
He wasn't big on fast food.
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Recent Examples of big on
Hindsight might reveal the Flyers were smart in not spending big on assets and salary cap space to get Nurse, John Carlson (who signed with Tampa Bay) or Byram.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Under an ornate wooden ceiling in a courtroom where Al Capone once stood trial, representatives of Miami-Dade County on Tuesday made a pitch for betting big on one of Miami’s oldest buildings.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Bethenny Frankel is betting big on the booming business of hair.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Betting big on such an opportunity, Akash created its Starcluster program.
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IEEE Spectrum,
7 Apr. 2026
In 2024, travelers spent big on experiences, and there was no greater example than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour spiking hotel rates by up to 300%.
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Kurt Weinsheimer,
Forbes.com,
23 Feb. 2026
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Under an ornate wooden ceiling in a courtroom where Al Capone once stood trial, representatives of Miami-Dade County on Tuesday made a pitch for betting big on one of Miami’s oldest buildings.
—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Bethenny Frankel is betting big on the booming business of hair.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Betting big on such an opportunity, Akash created its Starcluster program.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Apr. 2026
In 2024, travelers spent big on experiences, and there was no greater example than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour spiking hotel rates by up to 300%.
—
Kurt Weinsheimer,
Forbes.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Big on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20on. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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