large numbers
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A dense population, extensive irrigation, abundant moisture and large numbers of outdoor workers combine to create conditions in which even routine labour can become risky.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 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
Gererd Pike of Hooked Up Fishing said his fishing charter boat was six miles from Kennedy Shoal on Sunday and he had seen large numbers of "vicious, unpredictable" bull sharks in the area.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
Allison Janney, “The Diplomat” “The women of ‘The Pitt’ didn’t make it in this category in large numbers last year outside of Katherine LaNasa.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The real difference between us and chimpanzees is the mythical glue that binds together large numbers of individuals, families and groups.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
