as in big(s)
often big leagues plural
the highest level of a field of endeavor
Broadway is the big leagues, and for big bucks theatergoers expect professionalism
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Sean Burke pitched six sparkling innings and Will Venable got his first win as a big league manager Thursday, directing the Chicago White Sox to an 8-1 victory over the Angels on opening day.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Since hitting free agency, Rizzo has received little to no attention from big league clubs.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The Houston Astros’ 34-year-old icon Jose Altuve played left field for the first time and did it in the same game in which 22-year-old teammate Cam Smith made his big league debut and got his first hit.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
However, command issues and myriad injuries, including Tommy John surgery, prevented Mata from earning a big league promotion.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Since hitting free agency, Rizzo has received little to no attention from big league clubs.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The Houston Astros’ 34-year-old icon Jose Altuve played left field for the first time and did it in the same game in which 22-year-old teammate Cam Smith made his big league debut and got his first hit.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
However, command issues and myriad injuries, including Tommy John surgery, prevented Mata from earning a big league promotion.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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