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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Here is a breakdown: Here for the fielding Mason McCoy had exclusively played shortstop in his 25 previous major league games.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025 -
The Boston Red Sox tie a major league record by hitting four straight home runs in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Big leagues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20leagues. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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