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
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
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
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
