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Recent Examples of big business
The big business of Trump's deportation plan The companies quietly running the federal government’s immigration detention and deportation system are anticipating a potentially massive payday should Donald Trump return to the White House.
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Spirit Halloween doesn’t release sales figures, but the haunted holiday is a big business in the US overall, with $11.6 billion forecasted to be spent on costumes, decorations and other items this year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
These big business changes often beget confusion and uncertainty, both externally and internally.
—Anne-Marie Rosser, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
In a recent ad, Osborn, standing in a warehouse with factory equipment behind him, compares Fischer to a NASCAR driver, with the logos of corporations on her jacket, to convey that the senator is too beholden to big business donors.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Spirit Halloween doesn’t release sales figures, but the haunted holiday is a big business in the US overall, with $11.6 billion forecasted to be spent on costumes, decorations and other items this year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
These big business changes often beget confusion and uncertainty, both externally and internally.
—Anne-Marie Rosser, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
In a recent ad, Osborn, standing in a warehouse with factory equipment behind him, compares Fischer to a NASCAR driver, with the logos of corporations on her jacket, to convey that the senator is too beholden to big business donors.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big business
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What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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Along with working for the organization, Winn has covered the Giants as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area since 2013.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Society Pass continues to focus on expanding its e-commerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia through acquisitions and strategic partnerships.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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On foreign policy, Yoon — who has worked closely with Washington and Tokyo to solidify security cooperation in the face of North Korean threats — expressed optimism that the three-way partnership will continue to expand under Trump’s government.Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Jamie Schulze, executive director of the association, is Northern Cheyenne and Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Later, the panelists had some fun with Thicke’s notorious association with Cyrus (via their 2013 MTV VMAs twerking performance).Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Chord Energy said the workers aren’t represented by a union.Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2024
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She was endorsed by the IPS teacher’s union, as was Impink for the District 4 seat.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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As president of the BSC, Chris Ross said the guild has added initiatives to reduce unconscious bias and remove barriers that lead to lack of representation.Daniel Eagan, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
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The guild, in a lawsuit filed in California federal court on Monday, sued UFO Pictures to enforce payment of a $163,000 arbitration award intended to pay talent additional compensation on Beyond the Law.Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Big business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20business. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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