break the bank
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On defense, they would break the bank for only three spots—defensive tackle, edge rusher and No. 1 cornerback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
At Huntington School in York, a group of business students wanted to put an end to prohibitive pricing and make sure looking good for the celebration would not break the bank.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
And yet, the sector is still willing to break the bank for the Super Bowl—even though, time and again, we’ve already seen how this particular game plays out.
From Slate ● Feb. 8, 2026
And receiver Puka Nacua is positioned to potentially break the bank with an extension.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
I want so little, too; I've no ambition to break the bank.
From The White Blackbird by Hudson Douglas
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