large number

Example Sentences

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That is an unusually large number, and of itself it implied something odd was going on.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

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

Number of available locations and servers Depending on the reason for using a VPN, users may need a large number of locations available or access to a particular location.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

If you stand between two mirrors—in a barber shop, say—you see a large number of images of yourself, each the reflection of another.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan