large number
Example Sentences
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The attacks on the retailer have dealt a blow to a large number of small and medium-sized businesses within Russia.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Within the U.S., they found that AI is being used across a large number of occupations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
He also emphasized the importance of in-house research in the small-cap space, because “there is a large number of companies not followed by the universe outside our four walls.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Without natural drinking water, residents of Italy's Aeolian Islands are mulling whether to build more desalination plants that will also cater to the large number of tourists, or continue bringing in water by ship.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
There was a large number of things to be bought for the cocktail party, and she also hoped to find a smart, new dress.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
