far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ How to pronounce far-reaching (audio)
: having a wide range or effect

Examples of far-reaching in a Sentence

to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass
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These missions have far-reaching impacts, supporting Internet coverage for consumers worldwide, launching payloads for NASA and the US military, and testing technology that will take humans back to the Moon and, someday, Mars. Are there really 10? ... Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025 In recent years, the justices have often struck down federal regulations, usually on the grounds that Congress had not authorized such a far-reaching rule. David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025 These legal tenets, designed to quash criticism of, and political opposition to, Beijing’s ultimate authority are vaguely worded and far-reaching in application. James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025 The case could have far-reaching implications for free speech. Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for far-reaching 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far-reaching was circa 1590

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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-reaching. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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far-reaching

adjective
far-reach·​ing
-ˈrē-chiŋ
: having a wide range, influence, or effect
a far-reaching decision

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