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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
Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
The Menger Hotel still contains the large cellar, constructed of three-foot-thick stone walls, that was used to chill the beer produced by the brewery.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Yasmeen Serhan, Time, 4 Jan. 2023
Hitler’s defense lawyer talks about how the right to a fair trial is a tenant not only of justice writ large, but also of Jewish morality.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2023
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Board members set water rates for large providers and property taxes for homeowners in the three counties.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
The Menger Hotel still contains the large cellar, constructed of three-foot-thick stone walls, that was used to chill the beer produced by the brewery.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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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
Hitler’s defense lawyer talks about how the right to a fair trial is a tenant not only of justice writ large, but also of Jewish morality.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2023
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Several factors have driven this surge, including increasing demand for artificial intelligence solutions, sizable U.S. government contract wins, and the recent inclusion of Palantir into the S&P 500 index.Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Google’s Black Friday sale has kicked off with sizable discounts on Pixel phones, wearables, earbuds, tablets, smart home gear, and more.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 21 Nov. 2024
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This affordable new collection features a range of fashionable and affordable eyewear options inspired by Kittle’s dynamic and bold persona on and off the field.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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It’s lined with a fuzzy wool blend that will keep your feet warm and cozy while commuting to work or window shopping in the cold, and its fluffy sheepskin detailing adds a touch of fashionable flair.Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Eaton is hovering right around its all-time closing high Thursday, while Dover is trading less than $2 below its record close.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Gary Oldman’s Jackson Lamb speaks pure London, while West plays his oily Home Secretary Peter Judd high posh.Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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And now its lofty and larger sister spread has just popped up on the market, asking an even more substantial $27.5 million.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Many are concerned about possible large-scale layoffs and substantial alterations to the federal workforce.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The second shooting took place not far from the popular Crack Shack restaurant.NBC San Diego, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Dodgers are expected to pursue a reunion, although it has been widely reported that Hernandez could be a popular consolation pursuit for teams that miss out on Soto.Jeff Sanders, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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This year’s macOS update, Sequoia, makes a long-overdue, considerable improvement to the operating system’s window-management tools.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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This frenetic form of diplomacy is notable not only for its lack of progress so far and for its piecemeal and fragmentary nature but also for its considerable scale and scope.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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One of my favorite authors and former Navy SEAL Jacko Wilkins says: The only path to freedom of any kind is discipline.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Here's what time 'Dancing with the Stars' is on tonight, where to watch Week 8, who is left in Season 33 and how to vote for your favorite couple.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Photo : Photo: Getty/Jacob & Co. Jake Paul: Jacob & Co. Billionaire Ashoka Famous YouTuber and professional boxer Jake Paul was seen before his big Netflix fight against Mike Tyson last weekend wearing Jacob & Co.’s Billionaire Ashoka timepiece.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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