big-ticket

Example Sentences

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“While they’re thoughtful about the big-ticket buys, they’re absolutely willing to spend on those high price points when they need to or when the technology is compelling enough.”

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Some say they’re holding off on buying big-ticket appliances, even as Memorial Day sales approach.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Beginning last year, the company began focusing more on fair financing, or fixed-term and installment-based lending for big-ticket items.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The city recently closed a $1-billion budget shortfall and is facing more fiscal problems as it struggles to provide basic services while taking on big-ticket items like a $2.6-billion expansion of the Convention Center.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Foster parent groups provided some of the basics, and our sponsors bought the big-ticket items.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter