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as in sizable
of a size greater than average of its kind
he was hungry, so he ordered the large pizza
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as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
a color that will be very large this spring if the fashion designers have their way
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as in high
in a luxurious manner
college students living large on generous allowances from indulgent parents
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Recent Examples of large
Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
The latest forecast is the most unusually warm issued by the center on such a large scale in more than 15 years, according to climatologist Brian Brettschneider.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 29 Sep. 2021
The holy site has become a proxy for who controls Jerusalem (the eastern part of which remains occupied under international law and which both Israelis and Palestinians claim as their capital) and of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict writ large.
—Yasmeen Serhan, Time, 4 Jan. 2023
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Combining forces would allow the two companies to fend off Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, at home and abroad.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
The latest forecast is the most unusually warm issued by the center on such a large scale in more than 15 years, according to climatologist Brian Brettschneider.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Zyliss also boasts an impressive capacity that can hold up to six servings of salad, and the large-holed colander removes water faster than other brands without holding your herbs hostage.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 29 Sep. 2021
The holy site has become a proxy for who controls Jerusalem (the eastern part of which remains occupied under international law and which both Israelis and Palestinians claim as their capital) and of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict writ large.
—Yasmeen Serhan, Time, 4 Jan. 2023
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David Shiffman, who is head of consumer retail at Solomon Partners and worked on the Vera Wang deal, said the investment bank has worked on numerous sizable deals with the brand management companies over the past several years.Evan Clark, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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The bag's dimensions are 29 in L x 29 in W x 6 in H, so this is a sizable wreath bag with ample storage room.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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With crunchy red fruit, racy acidity, a light tannic structure and distinctive minerality, its profile has been fashionable for a while, especially amongst younger drinkers.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The majority of consumers (66 percent) say clothes made primarily from cotton are the most fashionable.Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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Footage of performances by the Alvin Ailey Dance Company is projected high above the show, but the focus, mainly, is art that doesn’t bear an explicit tie to Ailey himself.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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On the side of the roads, the shops are open, and people watch in tears as al-Hamada's body is held high above the crowd, draped in the revolutionary flag now the new Syrian flag.Claire Harbage, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, Republicans suffered several losses in Wisconsin and Montana, where Democrats managed to make substantial gains in both state legislatures amid redistricting.Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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Pushback on the Luigi Mangione Hype While Mangione's looks and widespread criticism of the healthcare industry have drawn substantial attention since the killing, there has also been significant condemnation and backlash to the obsession with the suspect.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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TikTok is popular for its scrolling algorithm and allows users to post videos between three seconds and 10 minutes long.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, liberty poles had been popular during the Whiskey Rebellion.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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While each choice brings with it considerable consequences — namely financial burdens, inventory drawdowns on critical weapons and munitions, escalation on and off the battlefield, and shifts in geopolitical power and influence — the current situations in Russia cannot be ignored.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Nike's valuation is low From a valuation perspective, Nike's current price appears to have reflected a considerable degree of pessimism.GuruFocus, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here are a few of my favorite rums that have hit store shelves in the last few months, all of which are worth your time.Tony Sachs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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And sure enough, by November 2024 the buck was back on camera and bigger than ever.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Nolan is capping off a big year with another major honor.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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