They did not appreciate that there were big money magnates who had taken over the likes of Chelsea and Man City and could afford to spend colossal sums of money in the transfer market. (justarsenal.com)
Additionally, China's cities and provinces have spent colossal sums of money, which they have been able to borrow, because Hong Kong is a center of international finance in Asia, but that role would undoubtedly disappear if war broke out, causing massive default throughout China. (politics.stackexchange.com)
Mr. Tsikata received GHc1 million from the GNPC along with three others who were given varied colossal sums as end of service benefit for serving the corporation in different capacities. (citifmonline.com)