in the large

phrase

: on a large scale : in general

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Apart from sneaking in a dip in the large heated pool, guests can participate in stand-up paddle boarding, water skiing, boating and tennis. Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 Turquoise tiles like those found in the large bathrooms top tables in common spaces. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Parking is also free in the large lot adjacent to the farm grounds. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 It’s expected to compete against the Cadillac Vistiq and Escalade IQ, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and Rivian R1S in the large SUV segment. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the large

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in the large was in 1813

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“In the large.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20large. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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