getting big

Example Sentences

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New York City’s unionized workers are getting big raises.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

She was getting big enough for Size 3 diapers.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Though many Americans celebrate getting big refunds, financial experts point out that they’re nothing to cheer about, because the money represents an interest-free loan the taxpayer has made to the government throughout the year.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

"When you are getting big wins against top players, then you start to believe more and you get more confident."

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Instead of getting big fat curls, I emerged with an uneven mass of crinkly black fuzz.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan