large-scale
adjective
1
: involving many people or things
Their equipment is suitable for large-scale production.
2
: covering or involving a large area
a large-scale map
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Such information or statements may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the goal of making a significant discovery and the development of a large-scale project in Ethiopia and identifying other potential properties and opportunities both in Ethiopia and globally.
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Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024
The annual event not only highlights Baltimore as a premier destination for sports and entertainment but also demonstrates the city’s ability to host large-scale events with grace and efficiency.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 May 2024
Mass protests erupted in Taiwan Friday in defiance of military and political pressure from Beijing, as China waged a large-scale military exercise aimed at testing its ability to forcibly control the island.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2024
First built as a royal fortress, the construction aged with the country and evolved well into the Industrial Revolution, according to the University of Sheffield.
Now, a large-scale excavation project is peeling back each layer of time, making shocking discoveries along the way.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
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Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024
The annual event not only highlights Baltimore as a premier destination for sports and entertainment but also demonstrates the city’s ability to host large-scale events with grace and efficiency.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 May 2024
Mass protests erupted in Taiwan Friday in defiance of military and political pressure from Beijing, as China waged a large-scale military exercise aimed at testing its ability to forcibly control the island.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2024
First built as a royal fortress, the construction aged with the country and evolved well into the Industrial Revolution, according to the University of Sheffield.
Now, a large-scale excavation project is peeling back each layer of time, making shocking discoveries along the way.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
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“Large-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/large-scale. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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