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Recent Examples of big business
Trump's tax-cut, deregulation and drilling agenda will more than likely make money for the wealthy and big businesses, but the national debt will almost certainly increase again.
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Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025
But in recent years, as people have grown more attached to their pets — and more willing to spend money on them — animal medicine has transformed into a big business that looks a lot like its human counterpart.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Public opposition is common, fueled by a range of concerns — from equity to big business interests.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Sixty-five percent of Americans – nearly two thirds – support raising tax rates on big businesses and corporations, Pew found.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
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Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025
But in recent years, as people have grown more attached to their pets — and more willing to spend money on them — animal medicine has transformed into a big business that looks a lot like its human counterpart.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Public opposition is common, fueled by a range of concerns — from equity to big business interests.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Sixty-five percent of Americans – nearly two thirds – support raising tax rates on big businesses and corporations, Pew found.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big business
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The White House froze hundreds of billions of dollars in federal grants, then rescinded the order, then said the order still stood, leaving thousands of organizations in limbo.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s decision to appoint the combative Republican lawmaker Elise Stefanik as his UN ambassador suggests that the president wants to take an adversarial stance toward the organization.—
JORGE G. CASTAÑEDA,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Feb. 2025
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The Australian has a partnership with Malbon Golf, who has tried to de-country-club the golf look.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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When Putellas, the 2021 and 2022 Ballon d’Or winner who was handled carefully having recently only returned from a long-term knee injury, was not on the pitch during the tournament, Hermoso moved deeper to form a partnership with former Barca team-mate Bonmati in midfield.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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Can association’s new tree block owner’s ocean view? ASK IRA: Did the Heat do right by protecting their youth in the Jimmy Butler trade?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Cosmos livestock shipping association held its annual meeting Saturday afternoon.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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As members of the union rushed to a pier to board a fireboat, burning debris rained down over the Potomac.—
Ray Sanchez and Chelsea Bailey,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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The remainder are at-large members that include longtime party figures, union leaders and others with ties to former President Joe Biden.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
1 Feb. 2025
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Though negotiations didn’t begin on a new contract until early December, if approved, this agreement will cover the contract period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028, the guild announced Thursday.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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The guild announced its first round of nominees on Nov. 26, 2024.—
Brande Victorian,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Big business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20business. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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