big leagues

plural of big league
as in big(s)
the highest level of a field of endeavor Broadway is the big leagues, and for big bucks theatergoers expect professionalism

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major league
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  • Snell has made as many as 27 starts in only three of his 10 major league seasons.
    Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • In his first 12 major league games, Kim stole three bases and plated nine runs.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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“Big leagues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20leagues. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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