Example sentences of "[adv] for the big [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Disgusted by his own conceit , Maxim drifted out to the steps down to the lawn — the night was still warm enough for the big windows to be open-flanked by two huge , discreetly floodlit magnolia trees . |
| 2 | That 's why I 'm trying to fill up the gap with a few concerts , but of course I 'm not good enough for the big dates , it will be mostly provincial engagements . |
| 3 | So much for the big money . |
| 4 | This is followed by frenzied activity on the part of the band in setting up some sort of show , usually in London with all the expense that that entails , only for the big day to arrive to find that A&R have sent a tea boy ( resplendent in his raincoat ) and not the ‘ man ’ . |
| 5 | They 'll be putting on the style with new suits especially for the big day . |
| 6 | He made straight for the big warhorse , mounted , said something to Will , and started along the street . |
| 7 | She tried to smile a real smile at her father , who had run down the town to be here for the big moment . |