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

The California Constitution defines a large number of offenses where bail can be denied outright, among them rape, burglary and arson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Tickets are significantly cheaper than most major festivals, too, with a large number reserved for local residents.

From BBC • May 25, 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