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

Atkinson’s breakout campaign, highlighted by his first All-Star Game appearance, is another rebuke for the critics who said the 5-foot 8-inch speedster was too small to strike it big.

From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2017

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

Of those, a handful may strike it big.

From Washington Post • Jul. 23, 2012