big
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Example Sentences
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"The whole thing has been a big shock."
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Messi and Mbappé’s outperformance meant big payouts—at Flutter’s expense.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Some big companies have started to express anxiety.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
When San Antonio’s big man Victor Wembanyama pointed to his temple after goading a Knick into a cheap foul, the taunt was clear: I’m in your head, buddy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
It could be the neon-green paper it’s printed on, or the big, bold font.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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