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big league

[big leeg] / ˈbɪg ˈlig /


NOUN
major league
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
bigs


big-league


ADJECTIVE
of or belonging to a major league
Synonyms
NOUN
major league
Synonyms


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O'Neill described the interest in both players as "disappointing" but "to be expected", adding that it is "difficult to stop people if their ambition is to play in a big, big league".

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

You lose $0 and there’s no risk to the big league club.

From Los Angeles Times May 8, 2026

Ranking in the bottom five among big league pitchers in run support last season, the Dodgers couldn’t drum up support for their ace of aces Wednesday either.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 1, 2026

William Blair analyst Neal Dingmann thinks the acquisition price represents a “compelling valuation for a big league company.”

From Barron's Feb. 2, 2026

So Langston is our big league rival, and even though they have everything our team would love to have, we have the one thing a team can’t buy.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

As Freeman went through his big-league firsts, he appreciated having Heyward, who’d already checked them off for himself, by his side.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

Matt Wilkinson, a 250-pound left-hander with a throwback nickname, defied the odds to make his big-league debut on Wednesday for the San Francisco Giants.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

“I’m a big-league pitcher, so I’ve got to make pitches. So next time when I come into the game, I’ve got to do better.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

He likely won’t open the season on the Dodgers’ big-league roster, but manager Dave Roberts sees his potential.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 12, 2026

Like a fast ball hurled by a big-league pitcher, the arrow could be caught in the hand, but would knock for a loop anyone it hit in the head.

From The Pirates of Shan by Harold L. (Harold Leland) Goodwin




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