big on

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Definition of big onnext
as in inclined
having a liking or affection He wasn't big on fast food.

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Recent Examples of big on But Meijer’s land purchases suggest the chain is betting big on western Pennsylvania — and that local grocery competition is about to heat up. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 31 July 2026 But that’s a problem in Bordeaux, a region that bets big on red wines aged in oak. — Kate Dingwall, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026 This East 77th Street co-op is big on clean lines and warm white tones. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 July 2026 In an email Friday to supporters, Elliott said the campaign needs to think big on a range of issues. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for big on

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“Big on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20on. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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