big money

Example Sentences

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But increasingly, the big money is in keeping the existing fleet alive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

While many families struggle to keep up with rising energy bills, fueled by the war in Iran, companies are now deciding to spend big money to keep their future bills under control.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Another reason U.S. equity traders are paying little heed to the war could be that U.S. companies are making big money.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

California grows those crops too, but the big money is in nuts, produce and other “specialty” crops, leading to a constant demand for fertilizer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

“They’ll start to paying off, pretty soon now. Ah wants tuh git in de game whilst de big money is in it. Ah ain’t fuh no spuddin’ tuhday.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston