big name

Example Sentences

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She previously told the court Pitt had a reputation in Weston-super-Mare "as a big name and someone you wouldn't mess with".

From BBC

Typically, when promoters seek to draw viewers into a televised music program, they will heavily advertise the big name stars they are featuring, believing correctly that people will be excited by stuff they like and tune in.

From Salon

While Henderson is a notable omission, he is not the only big name missing from last year's Six Nations squad.

From BBC

Together they grew the business, which provides analysis and services for company boards, and today it employs 200 staff and has big big name clients, including Nationwide, Rolls-Royce and Reckitt.

From BBC

The read-through for one big name in particular — ConocoPhillips — stood out for analysts at Citi as they see 8% upside for shares if Venezuela pays up on a long-overdue debt.

From MarketWatch