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On “Father Figure,” Swift sings about a big shot taking a “protégé” under their wing—and demanding total loyalty in return.

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These days Joel isn’t Anthony or Mama Leone or even Mr. Cacciatore — he’s the big shot who owns the medical center, not to mention whatever else is available on Sullivan Street.

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Drops, coming to the net, big shots, and we stayed there the whole match.

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The style is fitting since the modern world doesn’t make many men like this anymore, only ones who posture like big shots.

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“It’s a big shot in the arm,” manager Dave Roberts said.

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