at large
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Examples
“For a nervous twenty-four hours, three wanted criminals were at large in the city.”
“The ambassador-at-large was designated to the Middle East as a region, rather than to a specific country.”
“The lady rode hastily away, and electrified her relatives at dinner by telling them of her escape⟳ from a family of dangerous lunatics. "The little girl's eyes were simply those of a maniac. I can't think⟳ how she came to be at large," she said.”
“Officials say⟳ the unknown male suspect⟳ is still at large and request⟳ anyone with information regarding the case to contact⟳ Crimeline at (800) 423-8477.”
“The like⟳ example I find⟳ in Lælius à Fonte Eugubinus, consult⟳. 129 […]. Read⟳ in him the story at large.”
“Some people support⟳ the measure⟳, but the community at large will probably be against it.”
“The city has five city council districts; however, the mayor is elected at large.”
“Although the elections for Boston City Council seats are still seven months away, the race⟳ between at-large candidates is beginning to heat up.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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