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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There’s also a huge ballroom, complete with its own working fireplace that allows for large-scale gatherings in stylish surroundings, something that is lacking elsewhere in Edinburgh. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026 The Colorado park ranger accused of stabbing himself in a hoax that sparked a large-scale manhunt at Staunton State Park last August took a plea deal Monday. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026 His large-scale installations have been displayed on landmarks including Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, Casa Batlló in Barcelona and the Sphere in Las Vegas. Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026 Nighttime mobilizations also continued for a second time, with large-scale protests reported across several campuses. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 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 25 Feb. 2026.

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