big name
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Chelsea are a big name and a side full of top players, but we have written history.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
He would not be the only big name to make a surprise return to management this season.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
The struggling Wizards landed a big name at the NBA trade deadline this week in acquiring Anthony Davis from Dallas.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
The read-through for one big name in particular — ConocoPhillips — stood out for analysts at Citi as they see 8% upside for shares if Venezuela pays up on a long-overdue debt.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026
A big name for such a little guy.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
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