: 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’s why the ordinance doesn’t make much sense to at-large Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera.
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Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
The two have been testing the batteries since June, but plan to implement them into a greater percentage of Symbotic’s at-large fleets this month.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Mendes has served a role in city government for a decade, starting with two terms as an at-large member of the Metro Nashville Council.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Jimenez, 45, also ran for council in 2021, though for a different at-large seat.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
The two have been testing the batteries since June, but plan to implement them into a greater percentage of Symbotic’s at-large fleets this month.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Mendes has served a role in city government for a decade, starting with two terms as an at-large member of the Metro Nashville Council.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Jimenez, 45, also ran for council in 2021, though for a different at-large seat.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
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“At-large.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at-large. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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