at large
Example Sentences
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It remained at large Thursday, authorities said, with a nearby school closing for safety.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
More recently, failures at large distributors have shown how quickly deliveries can be interrupted, even when goods are available.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
Tango was quickly found nearby, but Samba remains at large.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Tech leaders at large corporations say that, for now, they’re vibe-coding their own small, custom apps, and putting pressure on their software vendors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Camp Greyhound has been the subject of investigative reports and a source of fascination for the city at large.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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