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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

Statisticians noted that it was not mathematically impossible for 433 winners to strike it big.

From New York Times Oct. 5, 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

Ratliff isn’t going to strike it big on the open market and Melton’s value will be diminished somewhat because of his injury but he could have multiple teams interested in him.

From Chicago Tribune Dec. 19, 2013




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