big commitment
noun
: something that requires a person to do a lot
Getting a dog is a big commitment.
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The length of the deal at four years also shows a big commitment to continuing with the NFL and sets it up to potentially add more to come in the next decade.
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Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Bringing down stress levels doesn’t require a big commitment.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
These quick getaways offer a taste of a destination without a big commitment or price tag.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Mar. 2026
Getting involved looks different for everyone and doesn’t have to be a big commitment.
—Rob Moore, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Being either a successor trustee or an executor is often a big commitment that may last for years.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
Cindy Holland and her team have officially announced themselves to the TV marketplace by scooping up a big package with a big commitment in a big bidding war.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Picking an exterior paint color is a big commitment, and often, white feels like the safest bet.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Months later, the Twins made another big commitment, handing out a four-year contract extension to ace Pablo López worth $73.5 million.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Bringing down stress levels doesn’t require a big commitment.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
These quick getaways offer a taste of a destination without a big commitment or price tag.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Mar. 2026
Getting involved looks different for everyone and doesn’t have to be a big commitment.
—Rob Moore, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Being either a successor trustee or an executor is often a big commitment that may last for years.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
Cindy Holland and her team have officially announced themselves to the TV marketplace by scooping up a big package with a big commitment in a big bidding war.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Picking an exterior paint color is a big commitment, and often, white feels like the safest bet.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Months later, the Twins made another big commitment, handing out a four-year contract extension to ace Pablo López worth $73.5 million.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Big commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20commitment. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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