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writ large

Idioms  
  1. Signified, expressed, or embodied with greater magnitude, as in That book on Lincoln is simply an article writ large. [Mid-1600s]


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The lovely part of traveling with parents is that, unlike young children, they often have informed, realistic opinions about what they want and don’t want from the experience writ large and on a daily basis.

From Los Angeles Times

The implications of this reordering extend far beyond the workings of Wall Street and now stretch to our society writ large, be it politics, sports, or entertainment.

From Barron's

To Atkins, this isn’t only an issue of who benefits from growth in the world’s most promising companies; it also can be a threat to American competitiveness, writ large.

From MarketWatch

“Safeguarding the well-being of one institution at the expense of the future of higher education writ large doesn’t work,” said Todd Wolfson, president of the American Association of University Professors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oedipus’ flaws are writ large in his rash, heated dealings with anyone who stands in his way.

From Los Angeles Times