large numbers
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The workers and retirees it’s meant to help are pushing back in large numbers, according to a Barron’s analysis of public comments on the proposal.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
When produced and released in large numbers, sterile male flies mate with wild female flies, which then lay unfertilized eggs, according to the USDA.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
These tasks historically absorbed large numbers of early-career workers because they were time-consuming and costly to perform.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Researchers uncovered 23 hearths containing large numbers of crushed and burned fragments of green mineral.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
Only in the very central part of their range are they found today in quite large numbers.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
