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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Since his major league debut on May 26, while mostly working in games in which the Padres trail, the rookie right-hander has a 1.93 ERA in 24 appearances (26 innings).—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025 -
In six games since making his major league debut last Saturday, Bernabel has hit .435 (11 for 24) with three home runs and seven RBIs.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
2 Aug. 2025
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