big name

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To use as bargaining chips for either a big name like the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo or, better yet, to acquire important foundational pieces to retrofit the roster around Luka Doncic?

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Those payouts can range from a few hundred dollars for social-media posts promoting a local restaurant to five-figure trading card deals for big name players.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

In alloys, a big name is ATI, a maker of high-performance titanium, nickel-based, and other alloys.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

One of the most exciting prospects in the sport is also keen to take on a big name in the heavyweight division next.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

A big name for such a little guy.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin