Big Brother

Example Sentences

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But the idea came under immediate pressure from political opponents and civil liberties campaigners, including Big Brother Watch, highlighting concerns around privacy.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

She went on to host Big Brother in the 2010s during its tenure on Channel 5, fronting Big Brother's bit on the side before moving to the main show and its celebrity spin-off.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

When we did that video, it felt too over the top, “Oh, Big Brother is gonna come for you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

In a totalitarian sci-fi world, a hammer thrown by a young athlete smashes a "Big Brother" figure declaiming to brainwashed citizens from a vast screen.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

There, too, in tiny clear lettering, the same slogans were inscribed, and on the other face of the coin the head of Big Brother.

From "1984" by George Orwell