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big deal

[big deel] / ˈbɪg ˈdil /




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Some rain is not a big deal but flooding would shut down work for safety reasons.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

If there is a proven reduction in pain, that’s a big deal for Americans dealing with back and knee pain.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Skydance shares fall after the big deal closes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

After falling out of favor, shares of power stocks got plugged in on Tuesday on a big deal between Constellation Energy and Google.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

“It’s like other kids thought I was a big deal or something. But I didn’t like myself, Mom.”

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli




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