Merrill officials said yesterday that the firm was hurt by unusually big tax bills its wealthy clients had to pay in April.

"Well, I was born rich," she said with an unusually big smile.

In the past year, unusually big waves have washed over at least two large passenger ships.

Around his body were the tracks of an unusually big hyena.

According to descriptions from officials who have seen the photographs, there is an unusually big "research" reactor and a much larger one under construction.

He was an unusually big man, with a commanding presence.

While basic job numbers were unremarkable, some of the lesser components showed unusually big swings.

While analyzing finds, he noticed unusually big variations among the bones.

The celebrations, which last for more than a week, are accompanied by an unusually big fair.

With exports accounting for a third of its output, Canada has an unusually big stake in a stable global economy.