big-ticket

Example Sentences

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“We believe that’s absolutely driven by the fact that consumers are being a bit more cautious in terms of what they’re spending, and most likely reducing the amount of big-ticket purchases,” Warner said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The city recently closed a $1-billion budget shortfall and is facing more fiscal problems as it struggles to provide basic services while taking on big-ticket items like a $2.6-billion expansion of the Convention Center.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

There have been security incidents at big-ticket galas before, most notably when a couple of fame-seekers crashed a state dinner in the first year of the Obama administration.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Just three months ago, Wall Street was hoping the Fed would cut borrowing costs a few times this year to drive down interest rates on mortgages, car loans and other big-ticket items.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

“A sled’s a big-ticket item. It ain’t no can of green peas. Whatcha got?”

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer