Big Brother

Example Sentences

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Others have cried foul on what they see as dystopian Big Brother surveillance that is being rolled out with little public understanding and oversight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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

For 20 years we've been talking about Big Brother societies, maybe for even longer than that, I just really reject that analysis.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

"A contribution to the Big Brother Fund. Now clean up your things and don't leave any litter behind."

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies