: 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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That extra nonconference game, some believe, gives SEC teams a chance to bolster their schedules, which then adds value to any calculation the committee would consider in determining at-large bids.
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Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Then, the very next week, two USA Fencing board of directors members filed a lawsuit against the other six at-large members, alleging Lehfeldt made false statements to Congress at the May 7 hearing.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
On the opposite end of the spectrum, a dozen candidates are campaigning for just four at-large seats.
—Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 19 July 2025
The shooting suspect was at-large and described as a Hispanic male, about 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds, bald and wearing a blue jersey and possibly armed with a silver revolver, police said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 July 2025
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Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Then, the very next week, two USA Fencing board of directors members filed a lawsuit against the other six at-large members, alleging Lehfeldt made false statements to Congress at the May 7 hearing.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
On the opposite end of the spectrum, a dozen candidates are campaigning for just four at-large seats.
—Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 19 July 2025
The shooting suspect was at-large and described as a Hispanic male, about 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds, bald and wearing a blue jersey and possibly armed with a silver revolver, police said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 July 2025
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“At-large.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at-large. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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