big-ticket
Example Sentences
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The costs of big-ticket expenses like housing and healthcare in the U.S. are rising faster than average, and good deals have also become rare for smaller expenses like groceries.
From MarketWatch
In short, Williams-Sonoma and others can hardly afford the incursion of cheaper rivals at a time when inflation-weary consumers are laser focused on value and getting more comfortable with buying even big-ticket home items online.
From Barron's
Amazon tried for nearly a decade to convince brands to list their big-ticket items on its website, with mixed results.
Applying for an increase in your credit limit can give you some financial wiggle room, which can be helpful if you are planning to purchase big-ticket items.
From MarketWatch
It involves a comparison of the respective jump shots of Joakim Noah and Ray Allen; if you’ve ever seen the two players shoot, you’ll understand that Mr. Allen’s is the big-ticket item.
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