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major-league

[mey-jer leeg] / ˈmeɪ dʒər ˈlig /
NOUN
main sports league
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ADJECTIVE
relating to major leagues
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major league
NOUN
main sports league
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Example Sentences

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Rookie Ryan Ward, in his fourth major league game, made the sliding catch.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The No. 9 hitter roped it beyond left field for his first major league home run and a 1-1 tie.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Justin Wrobleski gives up one hit over seven innings and strikes out nine in the best start of his major league career in the Dodgers’ 4-2 win.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

His favorite major league team, the San Francisco Giants, beat the Dodgers twice this week with great pitching.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

His father was Willy “Winner” Prime, one of the best pitchers in major league baseball.

From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon




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