at large

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Definition of at largenext
as in loose
not bound, confined, or detained by force We heard on the radio that there was an escaped prisoner at large.

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Recent Examples of at large Tudyk and Goldberg are among this year’s Disney Legends honorees, including other actors, theme park creatives, musicians, and businesspeople who’ve greatly impacted both Disney culture and pop culture at large through their work with the company. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026 The News is not naming the 13-year-old victim because the shooter remains at large. — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 The other man fled the scene in a Black Mercedes sedan and is at large at this time. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 And a new wave of young megatalent is now ready to take over screens and make their impact on Hollywood at large. — Megan Vick, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at large

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“At large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/at%20large. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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