in a big way
phrase
: very much : badly
She wanted to go in a big way.
He wants to win in a big way.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
Ahead of the celebration, Swift and Kelce decided to give back in a big way.
—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
From riding on attractions and experiencing cruise excursions, to sitting on furniture or even drinking a glass of milk with breakfast, Disney is highlighting and impacting small businesses in a big way.
—
Megan Dubois,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Nurse found a home with the San Jose Sharks, who opened up the checkbook in a big way on Wednesday in a bid to help end their seven-season playoff drought next year.
—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
1 July 2026
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“In a big way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20big%20way. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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