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major league

noun

Definition of major league

as in big(s)

the highest level of a field of endeavor when you've landed a tenure-track position at that university, you're playing in the major leagues

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Recent Examples of major league You got traded again — this time to the Seattle Mariners — and played a handful of major league games in ’24 and ’25. — Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026 Astros reliever Miguel Ullola made his major league debut, striking out four in two scoreless innings. — CBS News, 30 June 2026 Willie McCovey became the 12th player in major league history to hit 500 home runs. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Reyes, known for his defensive versatility and a seven-year major league career spanning several organizations, suffered an injury setback in late June, which ultimately cost him his roster spot. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for major league

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big time

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Miles escapes, but the events of that night will come back big time.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Some are benefiting big time, and others not so much — especially if their regular customers are staying away, feeling squeezed from the frenzy.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

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