large number

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But between 2018 and 2020, an Internal Revenue Service contractor leaked a large number of wealthy Americans’ tax returns to the media, and Trump’s was among them.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

“It’s a scary situation, especially for those in the vicinity, and in addition to that. For a large number of people, it’s an inconvenience.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

However, the near-200% gain in the Kospi index over the last 12 months has attracted a large number of speculative investors.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Swatch's Old Trafford store in Greater Manchester has reopened after the police were called and then dispersed a large number of people.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Somehow a large number of people in New York got “infected” with an anti-crime virus in a short time.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell