writ large

phrase

: on a larger scale or in a more prominent manner
… the problems of modern totalitarianism are only our own problems writ large.The Times Literary Supplement (London)

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The conservative justices who dissented made a much bigger argument against mail voting, basically calling into question mail voting writ large. Tonya Mosley, NPR, 8 July 2026 Pedersen opened a 20-metre gap in about five revolutions of his pedals, freewheeling across the line with the joy writ large across his face. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 7 July 2026

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“Writ large.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/writ%20large. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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