at large
Example Sentences
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He says math is quickly approaching a “worst-case scenario” that threatens the long-term health of his field and society at large.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
While the Supreme Court later sentenced him to prison, he remains at large.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Many of the galaxies are also located at relatively high redshifts, meaning they are observed at large cosmic distances.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
"This initiative, which goes beyond regulatory requirements, reflects our determination to uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism, and to provide reassurance to our passengers, stakeholders and the community at large," it said.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The Cyclopes and the Titans he left at large; and Earth, enraged at the maltreatment of her other children, appealed to them to help her.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
