large number

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Candidates receiving the funding must abide by expenditure limits and adhere to the criteria set by statute, ordinance or charter to demonstrate broad support, such as demonstrate a large number of small dollar contributions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

Lord Blunkett told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme that the evidence gathered during the review pointed to "a very large number of those at senior level who have been or are under investigation".

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Dresden, home to nine universities, has a large number of trained engineers who are sought after by the roughly 2,500 companies in the sector operating in the area.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

Given the large number of family members staying together, he estimated that paying cash for similar accommodations would have cost around $25,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

But a very large number of Americans will do all they can to preserve the Dream.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates