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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the coach exceeded the extent of his authority by exempting some of the players from the requirement
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as in expansion
a wide space or area
the seemingly endless extent of the windswept prairies
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as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the extent of this criminal investigation has widened considerably since it began
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
looking at the extent of the stain on my shirt, you might think that I had spilled a gallon of coffee
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Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
The latest probe will initially focus on China’s foundational semiconductors production, including the extent that these are used in other products like medical devices and vehicles.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
The hopeful group includes a lot of Republicans, underscoring the extent to which politics seems to play a role in outlook generally.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
Most intense are a couple of scenes where Susanna and Risto realize the extent to which their marital communication has broken down.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
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Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
The latest probe will initially focus on China’s foundational semiconductors production, including the extent that these are used in other products like medical devices and vehicles.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
The hopeful group includes a lot of Republicans, underscoring the extent to which politics seems to play a role in outlook generally.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
Most intense are a couple of scenes where Susanna and Risto realize the extent to which their marital communication has broken down.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
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As for the two fire stations, Burgis said the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is building them within Brentwood city limits.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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This young team has got a lot here, so no limits on that.Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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On June 9, the most exciting shift of them all takes place as Jupiter—planet of growth and expansion—enters Cancer, blessing your first house of the self with more confidence and encouraging you to take up more space in the outer world.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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New Star Wars shows and new Star Wars movies can keep being spun off from previous versions while retaining all the characters and world building and design language and musical themes and map expansion every previous title ever had.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
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The device is unable to determine the exact gas type and full scope of any leak over time.Evan Simon, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The scope of the law, which would be in place for three years, is extraordinary even for the Islamic Republic.Amir Vahdat and Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Golden State lacks size and adding Valanciunas would certainly help that.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The House of Sport is double to triple the size of a regular 50,000 square foot location.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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While not an ideal fit alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo due to his shooting limitations, Nance has shown progress from three this season.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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My schedule and the limitations of Nashville's system have kept me from giving up my car.Liz Schubauer, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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There was some debate over whether the colors of the LGBTQ rainbow Pride flag should be used on parts of the memorial or whether a larger expanse of colors should be used instead.Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Outside, ships and helicopters glide across the turquoise expanse of San Francisco Bay.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Earn rewards on your spending: Best credit cards for shopping In the realm of experiences, cruise company Virgin Voyages began this month offering its first product accepting bitcoin as a payment option — a $120,000 annual pass for up to a year of sailing on its cruise ships.Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Given all of that, what possible threat could an email service launched by Elon Musk, let alone one that currently remains in the realm of rumor, pose to Gmail users?Davey Winder, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The panoramic glass roof is superb, and the rear legroom is good considering the car's dimensions.Jeremy White, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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The latest research adds a new political dimension to this mix.Newsweek, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Extent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extent. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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