1.  A large group had assembled at the pier, waiting to embark.

2.  A large group of people crowded around the screaming child.

3.  A large group of the American populace attends church regularly.

4.  Although normally quietly spoken, he would be most courageous in facing hostility in discussion, even from large groups of people.

5.  Central reservation systems Large groups of hotels which are linked by computer usually operate their own central reservation system.

6.  Dennis Sherman learned that harsh reality over the winter when he came across two large groups of illegal immigrants atop Mount Laguna.

7.  He also lacked experience leading a large group, and he was sometimes abrasive and patronizing.

8.  He clearly lacked experience speaking before large groups.

9.  He pointed out that large groups such as Hilton and Holiday Inns were already investing in fire protection beyond the minimum requirements.