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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Looking ahead Audemard, the retired geologist who warned about a large-scale earthquake for years, said the experts’ recommendations need to be reflected in laws and building codes. Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 Ukraine has developed its own innovative air defenses but large-scale production is vital. ABC News, 24 July 2026 Confidence is also relatively high for attributing the contributions of climate change for large-scale heavy rainfall events, tropical cyclones, and droughts in some regions. Deepti Singh, The Conversation, 24 July 2026 In San Francisco in particular, Waymos have also struggled to deal with such large-scale chaotic situations as July 4th traffic and a widespread power outage. Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 24 July 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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