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Meanings of big matches in English

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Usage of big matches in English
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Sri Lanka's greater experience of the big matches could just clinch it.
The Guardian
2
We have all grown up watching these big matches, Germany against England.
The Guardian
3
Sometimes teams in big matches can't see the wood from the trees.
The Irish Times
4
I have been around big matches, I have watched big managers perform.
The Guardian
5
It is impossible to play big matches and not to be.
The Irish Times
6
Mr van Praagh said the loss of big matches would be felt by everyone.
Radio NZ
7
Asked if he felt nerves before big matches, Vince replied: We'll soon find out.
The Guardian
8
We've often heard about the pressure of big matches bearing down on the contestants.
The Irish Times
9
He helps us benefit from his experience in big matches.
The South African
10
I had the chance to practise with him and play him in big matches.
The Guardian
11
He loves to play in the big matches, praised Djokovic.
Reuters
12
Shouldn't big matches be allowed have their own momentum.
The Irish Times
13
Coman, who turned big matches last season, has looked frustrated for much of this campaign.
The Guardian
14
It's the curtain raiser to two big matches against the All Blacks… Read more Audio
Radio NZ
15
I did two big matches against Raonic and Ferrer.
Reuters
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Nothing defines the championship in all its stark reality like big matches in the early rounds.
The Irish Times
This collocation consists of:
Big matches across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United Kingdom
Rare