big shot
Example Sentences
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Three days after Kennard made every big shot, he made every big shot.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
On “Father Figure,” Swift sings about a big shot taking a “protégé” under their wing—and demanding total loyalty in return.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025
When the big shot came, Stokes had positioned both a mid-on and long-on while Bashir looped up the second slowest wicket-taking delivery by an England bowler this decade.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025
"Not a big shot or having high thoughts of himself. He was back in training and being the same kid."
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025
“Cash just means you can be a big shot and cut to the front of the line,” she said disapprovingly.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
