in the large

phrase

: on a large scale : in general

Examples of in the large in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Muscle mass and strength begin declining around age 30, especially in the large leg muscles that help stabilize the knee. — Aaron Steckelberg, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Sierra looked down at the table as the sound from the video echoed in the large courtroom. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

There is camping in the large campground near the entrance, but the only way to stay on the mesa is the Far View Lodge, with hotel-style rooms and a full-service restaurant. — R. Scott Rappold, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2026

On a point scale of 1,000, KCI received a 692, only falling behind Tampa International Airport, Portland International Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport in the large airport category. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in the large

• overcharge
• barge
• charge
• marge
• sarge
• targe
• discharge
• enlarge
• litharge
• recharge
• surcharge