serious money

Example Sentences

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Local governments can therefore collect serious money but with relatively little obligation to provide services in return.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Superficially, Newby’s campaign seemed folksy — one of his slogans was “Scooby-dooby, vote for Newby” — but it was backed by serious money.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

While manager Steven Naismith is surely desperate to retain Shankland, he echoed recent comments from CEO Andrew McKinlay by insisting there would have to be serious money on the table to tempt Hearts to sell.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2023

“He was the last reason any money — any serious money — was actually moving through the operation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2023

After open gym, it was officially the weekend and time for spending serious money.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty