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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And even if a big league debut doesn’t come, the question is when, not if, Jenkins will play in a Twins uniform.
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2025
Just about every big league player with trade value was dealt away — except for ace Sandy Alcantara, as the righty was still recovering from Tommy John surgery.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
Moore will receive an invite to spring training and should be a contender to earn a big league roster spot.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Holmes will also be a story to watch since the 31-year-old hasn’t started a big league game since 2018.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2025
Just about every big league player with trade value was dealt away — except for ace Sandy Alcantara, as the righty was still recovering from Tommy John surgery.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
Moore will receive an invite to spring training and should be a contender to earn a big league roster spot.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Holmes will also be a story to watch since the 31-year-old hasn’t started a big league game since 2018.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
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