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Recent Examples of big business
In a state of more than 1,000 beaches, and where tourism is big business — drawing in 128 million visitors who spent $29.3 billion in 2023 alone — there currently are only two public Lake Michigan beaches with lifeguards: one in St. Joseph, the other in New Buffalo.
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Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
The move has been met by anger and anxiety in US border states where importing and shipping tomatoes is big business.
—David Shortell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025
Tourism is big business in the region, with visitor and other travel spending growing to $85.4 billion in 2024, up 2.5% from $83.3 billion in 2023, according to a recent reported published by Visit California, the state’s tourism marketing organization.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
Corporations topped the list, with 77% saying big business was the big winner.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
The move has been met by anger and anxiety in US border states where importing and shipping tomatoes is big business.
—David Shortell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025
Tourism is big business in the region, with visitor and other travel spending growing to $85.4 billion in 2024, up 2.5% from $83.3 billion in 2023, according to a recent reported published by Visit California, the state’s tourism marketing organization.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
Corporations topped the list, with 77% saying big business was the big winner.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big business
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Inside Southwest Detroit is a collection of different organizations that use arts and culture as community development tools, and runs a blog called the Southwest Detroiter.—
Aurora Sousanis,
Freep.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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While the annual Rides N’ School Supplies car show remains the centerpiece, the organization’s reach extends far beyond a single day.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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Rublev has signed a multiyear partnership with K-Swiss; the duo has designed and launched the K-Frame Speed Rublo as part of this collaboration.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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In recent weeks, Reddit co-founder Alex Ohanian acquired a minority stake in Chelsea, and other clubs are increasing their values through partnerships with brands like Snuggs and Persil.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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But Amy’s association with Rachel may have ultimately been her undoing, as other players looked to weaken the Big Brother legend by taking out her closest ally, leading to the 43-year-old insurance agent’s unanimous 13-0 ouster on Thursday’s live eviction episode.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Epstein’s association with the rich and famous has garnered great international interest and spun off conspiracy theories, especially among those on the right.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 July 2025
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The other 25% will be funneled into a fund controlled by both SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP trustees to be distributed among the rest of the union’s members.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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The union representing New York City subway and bus workers says a firm contracted to handle workers’ compensation for the MTA has been late to issue payments to thousands of the union’s members.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
30 July 2025
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The guild is featuring low cost classes for members and the community.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Although most fruit trees will work, some trees are especially well-suited for growing in guilds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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“Big business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20business. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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