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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Tehran is preparing a more forceful response if Washington resumes large-scale strikes, Reuters reported. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The games focus on large-scale, online multiplayer battles between opposing military forces. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 This collaboration spurred others and, by the mid-1970s, Wiener completed her first large-scale tapestry in collaboration with Export and fellow Swiss artist Dieter Roth. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Haire brings more than two decades of expertise building large-scale, real-time platforms across consumer software, gaming and live experiences. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for large-scale

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“Large-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/large-scale. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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