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How To Use Big-ticket In A Sentence

  • Stoudemire does not like playing center, and he praised the work of current center Ronny Turiaf, whose $4 million salary will also likely have to be moved before adding a big-ticket free agent. Knicks Targeting Another Big Name
  • It was the only painting stolen from the PMA that day and wasn't necessarily a big-ticket item.
  • This channel is especially attractive for companies marketing big-ticket, infrequent purchases, like cars or a house, Fecko says.
  • YOU can buy big-ticket beauty items for bargain prices if you shop online and not at store counters. The Sun
  • This is especially important today as consumers keep a weary eye on the sluggish economy before buying big-ticket items.
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  • Retail sales remain relatively strong, particularly for big-ticket items like cars.
  • Shoppers mulling big-ticket purchases will think again as they fret about their jobs. Times, Sunday Times
  • The statements also force government bodies to note costs to maintain or replace big-ticket items such as vehicles, computers and buildings.
  • But in the big-ticket areas of the market, such as impressionist and contemporary art, its sales fall short of its rivals. Bonhams Looks to Asia
  • In the four years that Ann and Slate have been producing the list, it has become the definitive index of big-ticket American philanthropy.
  • It is one of the three metals used in the construction of high-rise buildings and big-ticket infrastructure. Times, Sunday Times
  • The staff appeared to know as much about such small purchases as big-ticket items. Times, Sunday Times
  • While the U.K. has attracted many big-ticket sovereign wealth funds and quasi-national pension funds from Asia and the Middle East over the past 12 months, the rest of Europe has been dominated by domestic institutions and property companies. Heavy Weather
  • The economic slump has dried up the big-ticket multi-billion yen projects that the majors used to thrive on.
  • Confidence is down in the basement and fewer than a quarter of consumers are in a position to make a big-ticket purchase. Times, Sunday Times
  • So it is a big-ticket item for us if we're going to eliminate the fear and be successful over the next 100 days with all the attacks against Americans.
  • The idea is to use Linux to not only sell expensive computers but also high-margin software and big-ticket support and consulting services.
  • Nonunionized -- nongrowing (cattle feeding excellent example): Almost always facing Purchaser unification which eliminates creditable Wages or Profits, almost always dealing with big-ticket items like health care or cattle and surviving upon single Payment euphoria: no real upside, as the Purchaser unification turns into Seller unification, so Consumer prices remain high. lgl Productivity vs. Distribution, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty
  • YOU can buy big-ticket beauty items for bargain prices if you shop online and not at store counters. The Sun
  • It took $200 million to make, so really their goal right now is to bring in big-ticket sales and have a big opening weekend.
  • Just because you're retired doesn't mean you can stop saving; this particular program explains how to budget for big-ticket items in later life. Financing Your Future
  • Nowadays the main divisions of the studios - Columbia, Paramount, Universal and the rest - specialize in big-ticket entertainment aimed at a global audience.
  • Nixon was talking price control, so big-ticket manufacturers, most notably the auto companies, raised the declared price of their product and then rebated back the effective selling price. Drug Price Controls, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty
  • In China, legions of newly rich are characterized by flashy, big-ticket spending. Reuters: Press Release
  • So far, the big-ticket speeches at the Republican convention have dealt almost exclusively with foreign policy and the war on terrorism.
  • The precise timing of payments for big-ticket items can distort the figures. Times, Sunday Times
  • YOU can buy big-ticket beauty items for bargain prices if you shop online and not at store counters. The Sun
  • GE said orders for big-ticket equipment and services, a closely watched barometer of future revenue in the Fairfield, Conn., company's industrial businesses, cl imbed 12% from the year-ago fourth quarter to $24.8 billion, its highest quarterly total since 2007. GE Profit Rises as Sales Gains Return
  • … With Hardaway gone, PF Anthony Mason is the next big-ticket decision for the Heat.
  • Meanwhile, the housing slowdown has chilled demand for big-ticket items and the company is an inevitable casualty. Times, Sunday Times
  • Most big-ticket performers know their place, whether it be classical, baroque or grand opera.
  • A 0% credit card can also be useful for paying off big-ticket items or short-term borrowing, but don't keep money on it for longer than the 0% offer lasts – you will be hammered with interest.
  • Some borrowers are using personal loans for big-ticket items, such as paying for a wedding or home repairs, or to help children get settled after college. Personal Loans Come Back
  • The sums could have been in the thousands where consumers were making big-ticket purchases. Times, Sunday Times
  • These are big-ticket buys we are going to live with for a decade or so, possibly longer than the family car. Times, Sunday Times
  • There is no doubt that the American families are having difficulty, wanting to invest in big-ticket home items during this economic situation," J.C. Penney's CEO Myron Ullman said.
  • So far, I think what Obama's practicing I call diversion--which is, say you are a centrist, pretend you're a centrist, but on all of the big-ticket items--health care, environmental regulation--so far there's been no movement. Man of the Middle?
  • Yet there is evidence that a lot of big-ticket projects are under way after having been rushed through before cuts in public spending. Times, Sunday Times
  • Consumer experts recommend focusing on retailers selling big-ticket items. The Sun
  • Some early-birds even went for the straight to the big-ticket items on sale, such as flat-screen TVs and computers.
  • Businesses are stepping up investment, even as their overall orders for big-ticket items such as automobiles and aircraft dropped last month, new data show. Business Orders, Home Sales Tick Up
  • Those items will likely include other big-ticket purchases, such as airplanes and major appliances, Roth says.
  • The slowing housing market has been blamed in part for the national consumer caution, particularly with big-ticket items, such as white electricals and furniture.
  • Most of the major issues are on big-ticket items such as K - 12 education reform, job training and health funding.
  • Japanese players in the big-ticket global market for civilian nuclear power projects, such as Hitachi Ltd., will also likely welcome the agreement. Japan, India Sign Free-Trade Pact
  • The continued trend away from big-ticket items provided a more sombre note. Times, Sunday Times
  • He said part of his offensive progress can be attributed to the fact that his teammates are learning his tendencies, this after he had an abbreviated preseason and training camp with the team after coming over as a big-ticket free agent from the NBA champion Dallas Mavericks in December. The Unlikely Scoring Threat
  • Traditionally, the Army and other services have invested heavily in big-ticket weapons programs that often cost billions to develop and a decade or more to put in service. Army Aims to Save by 'Buying Less, More Often'
  • Taking precautionary measures can help you keep your car running smoothly and save on big-ticket expenses down the line.
  • Sellers should always insist on a cashier's check, money order or certified check when selling a big-ticket item.
  • Companies may also shed older assets or quit entire regions to focus their spending on big-ticket projects that will bring long-lasting production on to the books. Times, Sunday Times
  • Manufacturing industry and exports are being hit hard, as consumers defer big-ticket purchases and demand in the rest of the world is curtailed. Times, Sunday Times
  • YOU can buy big-ticket beauty items for bargain prices if you shop online and not at store counters. The Sun
  • It said sales of other big-ticket items such as widescreen TVs fared relatively well. Times, Sunday Times
  • It said sales of other big-ticket items such as widescreen TVs fared relatively well. Times, Sunday Times
  • The increase in overall credit comes at a time when U.S. consumers have been ramping up their purchases of big-ticket items such as new cars, encouraged by extremely low rates on financing. Consumers Ratchet Up Borrowing
  • YOU can buy big-ticket beauty items for bargain prices if you shop online and not at store counters. The Sun
  • U.S. businesses stepped up investment last month even as overall orders for big-ticket items such as cars and aircraft dropped. What's News
  • Some analysts wonder whether the feds might eventually ration big-ticket expenses.
  • Rather than play Russian roulette with big-ticket movies, financial backers have begun to place smaller bets, putting their money in more modest projects.
  • There has also been a clear increase in big-ticket purchases since the VAT reduction. Times, Sunday Times
  • But aside from these big-ticket items, much of the ‘another world is possible’ view remains murky.
  • The big-ticket item, and the part that will generate the biggest cost overruns, is the Capitol Hill / U-District tunnel.
  • But since it seems like everyone on Twitter and Facebook and even the shiny happy hosts of E.T and The Insider has already clowned on these big-ticket celebrity scandals, a lot of Kath's material felt played out. Watercooler: Is Kathy Griffin Tired?
  • The report identifies that much work needs to be done, funding needs to be improved, and that the council consider partnerships with sponsors for big-ticket events.
  • A The sales are a great opportunity to nab big-ticket designer items that might normally be out of reach. Times, Sunday Times
  • Official figures show retail sales held up pretty well through to the end of last year, but that spending on big-ticket items was very weak. Times, Sunday Times
  • big-ticket items like cars and furs
  • Some of the banks have been careful to exclude big-ticket items and earning opportunities, such as flights. Times, Sunday Times
  • The president made a huge effort to engage on big-ticket issues for conservative religious groups. Times, Sunday Times
  • Finally, the big-ticket endorsements for President Bush are coming in.
  • Even sales of big-ticket items such as flatscreen television sets have skyrocketed over the past few months. AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories
  • The continued trend away from big-ticket items provided a more sombre note. Times, Sunday Times
  • a big-ticket government program
  • No one knows for sure how well cash and other big-ticket rewards work in education over the long haul.
  • Dinner tickets are $2,500 each, and tables were the big-ticket item at $25,000 each.

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