as in broad
having considerable extent
a rock hound whose extensive reading enables him to identify just about any rock or mineral
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Recent Examples of extensive
According to the outlet, Maria’s body was discovered more than four months later in a wooded area roughly 100 miles away after an extensive search by local, state and federal investigators.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Additionally, even with Hollywood heavyweight Freedman’s extensive response, a reply filing from Wayfarer is almost certain after the holidays.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
These apps often share user data with third parties and may request extensive permissions, including access to sensitive personal information.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
Crane hired Brown, in part, for his extensive experience in player evaluation.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Additionally, even with Hollywood heavyweight Freedman’s extensive response, a reply filing from Wayfarer is almost certain after the holidays.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
These apps often share user data with third parties and may request extensive permissions, including access to sensitive personal information.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
Crane hired Brown, in part, for his extensive experience in player evaluation.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Plenty of drug dealers are US citizens, and San Francisco has been touting its broader efforts to crack down on them, too.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Part of a broader territorial fixation for Trump Trump also recently ignited another territorial debate, suggesting the U.S. try to purchase Greenland.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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This daily dive is part of a wider conservation project to protect the Barren Isles, which have become a refuge for thousands of Vezo people.Sira Thierij, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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Panigrahi predicts that a wider swath of enterprises will begin adopting AI, which will be a boon to Oracle given its hundreds of thousands of big customers.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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However, Newsom has so far failed to fully deliver on his most sweeping healthcare policies — and many changes are not yet visible to the public: Healthcare costs continue to rise, homelessness is worsening, and many Californians still struggle to get basic medical care.Angela Hart, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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With its sweeping hood concealing a 382 hp, 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline-six engine, and with M light-alloy wheels (19-inch at the front and 20-inch at the back) wrapped in ultra-sticky Michelins, the car is purposeful, athletic, and elegant.Nick Czap, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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Advocates are pushing for either the complete overturning of the settlement or a requirement for more comprehensive remediation projects.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Successfully navigating a career change requires a comprehensive understanding of the new industry and skillfully marketing your transferable skills to prospective employers.Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Locking in these yields can protect against unexpected, deeper rate cuts from the Fed, said Wells Fargo’s Alvarado.Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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My deepest condolences go out to his wife Diane and the rest of his family.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Dec. 2024
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Congress ultimately undid a record 16 rules at the outset of Trump’s first term, marking the most expansive use of the CRA to date.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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There’s even an expansive private patio with Magic Kingdom views.Carly Caramanna, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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This type of pneumonia may last for an extended period and lead to lung damage.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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Franz Wagner is out for an extended period after emerging as a star during Banchero’s absence.Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The photo, which has gained widespread attention, has sparked a mix of reactions online.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Following the verdict, legal representatives for Heard blamed the widespread and vitriolic social media campaign against the actress for influencing the jury’s decision.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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