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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


Example Sentences

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“Triple-A pitching is not comparative to big league pitching, I think we all know that,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

The story is dead in a couple days, you lose $0, and there’s no risk to the big league club.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Though he posted a .190/.292/.310 slash line at the big league level, prospect analyst Jim Callis still has high hopes for Freeland.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 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

Berg had been a mediocre ballplayer at best, hitting .243 over fifteen big league seasons as a backup catcher.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin




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