The phrase "a large amount was" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a significant quantity of something in a past context.
Example: "A large amount was donated to the charity last year, helping them to achieve their goals."
Alternatives: "a significant quantity was" or "a considerable amount was".
A method to directly use slurry oil in a large amount was developed.
But even some House members who were critical of the office, including Representative Michael E. Capuano, Democrat of Massachusetts, who had played a major role in helping set up the office, said that simply cutting its budget by such a large amount was not the answer.
Little CRT was detected in the cortexes of sham mice, whereas a large amount was detected in those mice subjected to MCAO and killed at 3 h after reperfusion.
A large amount is converted to sulfides used in matches and in the manufacture of insecticides and oil additives.
Mike Griffith, a policy analyst with the Education Commission of the States, said he had never heard of such a large amount being spent in a local school board race.
Most students are in favor, but surprisingly enough, a large amount are against the movement and what it's trying to achieve.
Due to the tame behavior of the Crimson-crested Woodpecker, a large amount is known about its social and behavioral life.
Such a large amount is notable because defamation claims have significantly dropped over recent years as juries have been all but replaced by judge-only trials.
Despite the judge's ruling that a trustee could only get 50% of any damages awarded, the continued royalties generated by Stairway to Heaven means that a large amount is at stake.
"Getting a large amount is difficult," he added, because most nations carefully regulate who can buy such explosives, though civilian experts can sometimes get licenses to use them for demolition and mining.
Consumer groups and rival airlines have called on Ryanair to explain where the money from its insurance surcharge goes and why such a large amount is added to the advertised ticket price.
