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to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass
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First Known Use
circa 1590, in the meaning defined above
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-reaching. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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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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