big name
Example Sentences
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In a field dominated by big name brands, consumers may be surprised to learn how many family-owned soft drinks firms remain in the US.
From BBC
Jake Falcon, CEO at the Kansas-based Falcon Wealth Advisors, cautioned that while some funds may use a big name as an advertising tool, their actual positions may be too small to meaningfully benefit.
From MarketWatch
"I think now, because it's presumably closer to the end than the beginning of Bake Off, it needs a big name to draw people back."
From BBC
He has experience of working at some top European clubs – and managing big name players.
From BBC
The struggling Wizards landed a big name at the NBA trade deadline this week in acquiring Anthony Davis from Dallas.
From Barron's
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