large numbers

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Brian Barbetta: People expect the law of large numbers to catch up with companies whose revenue is growing by 15%-plus a year.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Local governments have also announced measures both aimed at curbing the growth of holiday accommodation and managing the large numbers of tourist arrivals.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

When large numbers of proteins are affected, the resulting disruption, described as a "SNO-STORM," can interfere with normal cellular function.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Watson, Nel, and Hewitt have collected large numbers of termites in the field and placed them together for observation, in groups and pairs.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas