: relating to or being a political representative who is elected to serve an entire area rather than one of its subdivisions
an at-large city councilor
an at-large election
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Texas Tech gets the edge over BYU for the Big 12 spot, while Georgia Tech’s dominant victory against Syracuse helps the Yellow Jackets grab the last at-large spot.
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Super Region 2 at-large bid case as a one-loss team heading into the final two weeks.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
The open seats, which are officially appointed by the city council, are for a downtown resident and an at-large member.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
The Wednesday meeting was hosted by the La Alma Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association, former at-large City Council member Robin Kniech and District 3 Councilwoman Jamie Torres to inform the community about what the project development process could entail and how to get involved.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Super Region 2 at-large bid case as a one-loss team heading into the final two weeks.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
The open seats, which are officially appointed by the city council, are for a downtown resident and an at-large member.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
The Wednesday meeting was hosted by the La Alma Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association, former at-large City Council member Robin Kniech and District 3 Councilwoman Jamie Torres to inform the community about what the project development process could entail and how to get involved.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
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“At-large.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at-large. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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