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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
Tanasia Kenney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Hamas has come under overwhelming pressure from Israel’s invasion of Gaza’s largest cities and towns and seizure of the border between Gaza and Egypt.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, 27 Feb. 2022
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
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Moviegoers without a custom container can get a $5 extra large popcorn at the concession stand, Cinemark said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Hamas has come under overwhelming pressure from Israel’s invasion of Gaza’s largest cities and towns and seizure of the border between Gaza and Egypt.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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And while his body wasn’t physically present, as is typical at a real wake, the spirit of Carlos Marín loomed large over the show.
—Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, 27 Feb. 2022
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
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Why is there such a sizable difference in NET despite how much stronger the schedule and victories have been for Teams B and D?Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Several Republican members of Congress will also attend, but a sizable number of congressional Democrats are planning to skip Trump’s swearing in—including former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.Nik Popli, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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The glasses not only provide exceptional sound clarity but also eliminate the traditional stigma associated with hearing aids by seamlessly integrating advanced audio technology into a sleek, fashionable eyewear design.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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In the years since, the former editor and model has quietly put her own fashionable stamp on the baroque pile in the Peak District—the inspiration for Mr. Darcy’s Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice and a fixture on the moodboards of designers ranging from John Galliano to Alessandro Michele.Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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One clip, captured from the Turks and Caicos Islands, shows the rocket disintegrating in a blaze of light high above the horizon.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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In October 2024, Blue Origin completed a launch and landing of an uncrewed flight test for its next New Shepard spacecraft, which will one day take humans on suborbital trips high above Earth.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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However, there is no statutory requirement that the IRS provide this exemption, and administering requests for this waiver has consumed substantial IRS resources.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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What started out as dog sitting, however, soon evolved into something more substantial.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Before opening Peligro’s doors, a display window greets customers with two mannequins decked out in the full uniforms of Dominican baseball titans Águilas and Licey, the island nation’s two most popular teams and LIDOM’s most intense rivalry.David Betancourt, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Magnolia then becomes a star, as if to embody the idea of Black culture being taken up (or taken over) by white entertainers, which is what happened with popular music in the early 20th century and continues to this day.Joshua Barone, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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These bright spots indicate that while retail pharmacies face challenges, there are also considerable opportunities for growth and innovation in the industry.Greg Samios, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Officials expect that the heavy winds that fanned the flames will ease up on Wednesday evening, but dry conditions in Southern California mean even winds at lower speeds pose a considerable threat.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Anniversary Special airs on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 8-11 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Watch a teaser below: Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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All in the Family Mini Kim and mini Khloé pulled a switcheroo with their T-shirts — a favorite pastime of theirs, according to Khloé who posted this adorable pic.Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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The biggest news is that Weebit has licensed its memory technology to onsemi.Thomas Coughlin, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Though unrelated, video of Wilde being served custody papers during a CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas only made the buzz around this film that much bigger.Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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