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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Nowadays, most mass-market tomatoes in Indiana are harvested with machines, as large-scale producers breed their tomatoes to have thicker skins that can better withstand machine-picking.
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 26 July 2025
Chinese warships were observed transiting northward near Japan as Russia conducted a large-scale naval exercise spanning the Northern Hemisphere, including the Pacific Ocean.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
The plan’s emphasis on deregulation and expedited permitting has raised alarm among environmental advocates, who point to the potential climate impact of large-scale data centers and fossil fuel-heavy power generation.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Incorporate Padma's Rugs into Your Own Home Most of the rugs in Lakshmi's collection are packed with personality, involving multiple colors and large-scale patterns.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2025
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 26 July 2025
Chinese warships were observed transiting northward near Japan as Russia conducted a large-scale naval exercise spanning the Northern Hemisphere, including the Pacific Ocean.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
The plan’s emphasis on deregulation and expedited permitting has raised alarm among environmental advocates, who point to the potential climate impact of large-scale data centers and fossil fuel-heavy power generation.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Incorporate Padma's Rugs into Your Own Home Most of the rugs in Lakshmi's collection are packed with personality, involving multiple colors and large-scale patterns.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2025
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“Large-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/large-scale. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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