large-scale
adjective
1
: involving many people or things
Their equipment is suitable for large-scale production.
2
: covering or involving a large area
a large-scale map
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But now, artificial intelligence presents a unique opportunity: AI is the great equalizer, capable of offsetting traditional advantages tied to large-scale manual labor.
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Matthew Putman, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The protests took place in hundreds of U.S. cities, with large-scale gatherings reported in major hubs such as Philadelphia; Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon; and New York.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
While large-scale data center buildouts dominate headlines, Ali said there’s growing demand for smaller facilities because many companies must host their data and cloud operations domestically, due to local regulations.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 20 June 2025
But some farming and hospitality industry leaders have warned the administration that large-scale deportations could disrupt operations, as many of these workers fill essential jobs that are difficult to replace with domestic labor.
—Julia Ingram, CBS News, 19 June 2025
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Matthew Putman, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The protests took place in hundreds of U.S. cities, with large-scale gatherings reported in major hubs such as Philadelphia; Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon; and New York.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
While large-scale data center buildouts dominate headlines, Ali said there’s growing demand for smaller facilities because many companies must host their data and cloud operations domestically, due to local regulations.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 20 June 2025
But some farming and hospitality industry leaders have warned the administration that large-scale deportations could disrupt operations, as many of these workers fill essential jobs that are difficult to replace with domestic labor.
—Julia Ingram, CBS News, 19 June 2025
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“Large-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/large-scale. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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