big commitment
noun
: something that requires a person to do a lot
Getting a dog is a big commitment.
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Angel City has made another big commitment to its future by signing forward Alyssa Thompson to a three-year contract extension and her sister, defender Gisele Thompson, for an additional two seasons.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Perhaps a third-round pick doesn’t get this done from Miami’s perspective, but making a big commitment to Hill, who turns 31 in March, carries risk.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
That is a big commitment considering footprints start at just 800 square feet for grab-and-go take-away setups but also applicable to expansive 10,000-square-foot dine-in food halls.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Wiggins isn’t the shooter Joe is, and this may seem like a big commitment to a guy playing roughly 15-17 minutes per game.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
Peacock is making a big commitment to The Traitors.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2024
Before their exciting engagement news, the couple recently made another big commitment to each other — buying a house together.
—Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
In tandem with the brand’s 40th anniversary — and Viva Glam’s 30th birthday — the company is preparing for the decades ahead by expanding its mission and making a big commitment: to reach $1 billion raised.
—James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The big commitment following last weekend’s official visits came from cornerback Ja’eon Young, a four-star, two-way standout who’s one of the more dynamic players in Southern California.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 14 June 2024
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Perhaps a third-round pick doesn’t get this done from Miami’s perspective, but making a big commitment to Hill, who turns 31 in March, carries risk.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
That is a big commitment considering footprints start at just 800 square feet for grab-and-go take-away setups but also applicable to expansive 10,000-square-foot dine-in food halls.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Wiggins isn’t the shooter Joe is, and this may seem like a big commitment to a guy playing roughly 15-17 minutes per game.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
Peacock is making a big commitment to The Traitors.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2024
Before their exciting engagement news, the couple recently made another big commitment to each other — buying a house together.
—Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
In tandem with the brand’s 40th anniversary — and Viva Glam’s 30th birthday — the company is preparing for the decades ahead by expanding its mission and making a big commitment: to reach $1 billion raised.
—James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The big commitment following last weekend’s official visits came from cornerback Ja’eon Young, a four-star, two-way standout who’s one of the more dynamic players in Southern California.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 14 June 2024
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“Big commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20commitment. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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