big commitment
noun
: something that requires a person to do a lot
Getting a dog is a big commitment.
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Wiggins isn’t the shooter Joe is, and this may seem like a big commitment to a guy playing roughly 15-17 minutes per game.
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Zach Harper, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
Peacock is making a big commitment to The Traitors.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2024
Before their exciting engagement news, the couple recently made another big commitment to each other — buying a house together.
—Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
In tandem with the brand’s 40th anniversary — and Viva Glam’s 30th birthday — the company is preparing for the decades ahead by expanding its mission and making a big commitment: to reach $1 billion raised.
—James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The big commitment following last weekend’s official visits came from cornerback Ja’eon Young, a four-star, two-way standout who’s one of the more dynamic players in Southern California.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 14 June 2024
Last week, JPMorgan Chase announced a big commitment to physical branches.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
This can be a great way to get in on the trend in a subtle way that doesn’t feel like a big commitment.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024
How to Use Viola Marble in Your Home Choosing a stone to center a design scheme around is a big commitment, especially when the marble has such a standout pattern.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
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Zach Harper, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
Peacock is making a big commitment to The Traitors.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2024
Before their exciting engagement news, the couple recently made another big commitment to each other — buying a house together.
—Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
In tandem with the brand’s 40th anniversary — and Viva Glam’s 30th birthday — the company is preparing for the decades ahead by expanding its mission and making a big commitment: to reach $1 billion raised.
—James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The big commitment following last weekend’s official visits came from cornerback Ja’eon Young, a four-star, two-way standout who’s one of the more dynamic players in Southern California.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 14 June 2024
Last week, JPMorgan Chase announced a big commitment to physical branches.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
This can be a great way to get in on the trend in a subtle way that doesn’t feel like a big commitment.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024
How to Use Viola Marble in Your Home Choosing a stone to center a design scheme around is a big commitment, especially when the marble has such a standout pattern.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
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“Big commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20commitment. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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