large number

Example Sentences

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The result is a large number of provisional ballots are cast that require more scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But Iran's embassy to Turkey said a "large" number of managerial and executive staff and others had been denied visas, prompting a furious response.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Helicopter footage captured by NBC4 showed police tape cordoning off a section of the residential street, where a large number of emergency responders were gathered.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

"We know that Yorkshire has a large number of children in areas of deprivation who've got life shortening conditions," says Vicki Greensmith, director of clinical services.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Matty had arrived at the homeplace the night before to find the blind man preparing for bed and listening attentively to the low collective moan, clearly a large number of people grieving.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry