out in large numbers
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Present or appearing in large quantities. It was a beautiful day, but the bees were out in large numbers. People have come out in large numbers at city hall today to protest the mayor's controversial plan. Voters will have to turn out in large numbers if we're going to win this election.
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*out in large numbers
and *out in drovesFig. in evidence in some large amount. (*Typically: be ~; Come ~.) The sidewalk salesmen are out in droves today. The ants were out in large numbers at the picnic.
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