strike it big

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The many opportunities now to strike it big are also enticing teenagers to download these apps and take a chance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Experts say that executives who strike it big can present a conundrum for boards who want to retain and motivate them.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2023

In the early 1980s, Danny Sullivan was one of those American drivers hoping to strike it big in Formula 1.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2022

But as social media and outlets like iTunes have developed, countless others have the resources to strike it big – and independent labels are going to be the key to independent artist success, McBride said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2015

Or did he realize with a $21.4 million salary-cap figure in 2014, he needs to be on better behavior to strike it big with his second contract?

From Chicago Tribune • Sep. 25, 2013