big stuff

Example Sentences

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Said Kelly: “The big stuff, like taxes especially, I learned that from my mom.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Even if both spouses never end up on an even footing in taking care of everyday expenses, they can still get on the same page about the big stuff.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

At first, I stuck to the big stuff: my family, my partner, my friends.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2024

This is big stuff, the players have done it before.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2024

It’s just her way of saying that most of the time, people get distracted by little stuff and ignore the big stuff.

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead