at-large

adjective

ˈat-ˈlärj

: relating to or being a political representative who is elected to serve an entire area rather than one of its subdivisions

an at-large city councilor

an at-large election

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This was one of them Brian Hamilton and Pete Sampson 2024 College Football Playoff guide: What to know about the new 12-team format, at-large bids Stewart Mandel and Matt Baker Get all-access to exclusive stories. —

Austin Mock, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 There was some initial doubt about if a 11-2 Southern Methodist University team deserved an at-large playoff bid after losing the ACC Title Game to the Clemson Tigers. —

Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 From here, that’s a spot-on projection: San Diego State and Utah State are the only teams worthy of at-large berths at the moment. —

Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024 The Nittany Lions blew out ACC runner-up SMU 38-10, and the Buckeyes routed SEC at-large entrant Tennessee 42-17. —

David Ubben, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for at-large