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 China is betting big on humanoid robots, which the nation’s technology leaders see as key agents in the race to artificial general intelligence (AGI) – an AI system with human-level ability to reason and act. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 California universities bet big on AI USC, UCLA and other universities are launching new undergraduate majors and programs in AI and digital humanities to prepare students for high-demand tech careers. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Even international institutions are betting big on Charlotte. — Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026 Dunkin, Krispy Kreme and Trader Joe’s are all going big on maple this fall, with new sandwiches, doughnuts and grocery items rolling out for the 2026 season. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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