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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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Both personal and professional deals can turn into lifelong partnerships.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Former presidents of the American Bar Association and other state and local bar associations published an open letter condemning election lawsuits brought forth in swing states across the country.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Well, that this gradual reduction in time spent near the boats means sharks most likely do not form long-term associations with these vessels.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 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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The tech guild authorized a strike in September, Axios reported.Sara Fischer, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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The union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have extended their labor contract until Dec. 2 as negotiations continue over a new deal, the guild announced on Wednesday.Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Big business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20business. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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