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Meanings of large piles in English

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Usage of large piles in English
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People might stop giving us large piles of treasure for the privilege.
Rogues
2
Amongst its other productions, are large piles of Epsom salts, beautifully crystallized.
The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 18...
3
The vessels land them, and leave them in large piles near the houses.
Two Years Before the Mast
4
His eyes saw the large piles in front of every place.
King Rat
5
Not so much quartz today although large piles of it are to be seen.
McKinlay's Journal of Exploration in the Interior of Australia
6
Soon our backyard was littered with large piles of loose, festively colored dog droppings.
Marley & me: life and love with the world's worst dog
7
As she drew near, she saw that large piles of grain-bearing stalks had been collected.
The Mammoth Hunters
8
The varied ores were exhibited in large piles.
Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission
9
On the beach there were large piles of merchandise, and the little place had an air of activity.
The Voyage of the Beagle
10
When he reached the next town, he saw large piles of cattle-hides in front of a butcher's shop.
Filipino Popular Tales
11
The stripped vines were level with the ground, and their damp and knotty stakes were gathered in large piles.
Monsieur, Madame, and Bébé — Volume 03
12
On his second excursion into the meadow Johann encountered two large piles of droppings that were warm and fresh.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
13
Great was the surprise of the old man when he saw the large piles of wood about his house.
Filipino Popular Tales
14
The inlet is dotted with large piles of salt covered by acacia branches to protect them from the elements.
Reuters
15
Republicans must find very large piles of new revenue - and budget cuts - to offset their proposed tax cuts.
Reuters
16
At some point, a bulldozer appeared to have been brought in to push debris into six or seven large piles.
The athena project: a thriller
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