wide-ranging
adjective
wide-rang·ing
ˈwīd-ˌrān-jiŋ 
: extensive in scope : comprehensive
wide-ranging interests
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his wide-ranging business interests and real estate holdings make him one of the most powerful men in the state
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Trump’s recently enacted tariffs, if they’re kept in place, promise to have wide-ranging effects on the US economy.
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But Beijing hit the brakes on a deal Thursday after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs around the globe, including against China.
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Loved by some and hated by others, there’s no question that President Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs will affect virtually every U.S. industry.
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Every Spelling Bee puzzle is hand-curated with a wide-ranging audience in mind.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
But Beijing hit the brakes on a deal Thursday after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs around the globe, including against China.
—Sarah Parvini, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Loved by some and hated by others, there’s no question that President Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs will affect virtually every U.S. industry.
—Dan Gingiss, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wide-ranging
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide-ranging. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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