large-scale
adjective
1
: involving many people or things
Their equipment is suitable for large-scale production.
2
: covering or involving a large area
a large-scale map
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Nuclear also becomes problematic in the near term given the reality that permitting alone for a large-scale nuclear plant can take up to 15 years or longer to complete.
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David Blackmon, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
In mid-February, the Trump administration ordered federal agencies to begin large-scale firings, according to Government Executive, a publication that tracks U.S. government news.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025
In some cases, territorial sovereignty is compromised in the process, from the creeping influence of multinational companies engaged in large-scale land acquisition to more blatant violations in the form of foreign military incursions.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
The interactive play structure was created by Nature Works Inc., which also has created large-scale sculptures and work that resembles natural elements for the San Diego Zoo, the Denver Zoo, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, SDG&E, Stone Brewing and other clients.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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David Blackmon, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
In mid-February, the Trump administration ordered federal agencies to begin large-scale firings, according to Government Executive, a publication that tracks U.S. government news.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025
In some cases, territorial sovereignty is compromised in the process, from the creeping influence of multinational companies engaged in large-scale land acquisition to more blatant violations in the form of foreign military incursions.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
The interactive play structure was created by Nature Works Inc., which also has created large-scale sculptures and work that resembles natural elements for the San Diego Zoo, the Denver Zoo, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, SDG&E, Stone Brewing and other clients.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Large-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/large-scale. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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