as in extensive
having considerable extent
to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass
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Recent Examples of far-reaching
These economic indicators have far-reaching implications, affecting everything from consumer purchasing power to business investment decisions.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Either way, the outcome will have far-reaching consequences.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2025
After years of a financial surplus, Maryland now faces an unprecedented fiscal challenge, one that will have far-reaching consequences for state programs, essential services and taxpayers.
—J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2025
Bring a bike to pedal 4.5 miles on the Washington Ditch Trail to reach the pier for far-reaching lake views.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Either way, the outcome will have far-reaching consequences.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2025
After years of a financial surplus, Maryland now faces an unprecedented fiscal challenge, one that will have far-reaching consequences for state programs, essential services and taxpayers.
—J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2025
Bring a bike to pedal 4.5 miles on the Washington Ditch Trail to reach the pier for far-reaching lake views.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for far-reaching
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
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The police barricades and street closings appeared to be as extensive as those for the annual tree lighting on the same spot every holiday season.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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In our conversation, Onah pushed back on reports of extensive reshoots impacting his vision.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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At a compact difference outside Montevideo are 1,000 kilometers of coast, a broad gamut of beaches, desert dunes and extensive rural landscapes.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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The rollback of transgender rights is part of a broader attack on the LGBTQ community.—
David Kilmnick,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The trade-off is a climate where big-name coaches can thrive as the transfer portal and name, image and likeness payments disperse talent across a wider array of schools.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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In business, entrepreneurs encounter a wide array of clients.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This vibrant destination, filled with dramatic cliffs and sweeping views of the Walnut Street Bridge, will tug on the heart strings of both nature lovers and the city enthusiasts.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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The current political climate, combined with competing priorities within the U.S. Department of Education, makes sweeping changes improbable.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Larry Shapiro, Calgary, Alberta Hamas has no conscience Seeing the sickly, gaunt faces of the three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in Gaza on Feb. 8 presented a clear picture of the loathing and deep hostility their abductors felt for them.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Our brains are electrical, and if two people meet each other in a state of deep regulation, the field of their calm expands way beyond them, extending it to other people.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There is also little doubt those comprehensive plans went up in flames.—
Josh Klein,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The top 25 airlines all meet a list of specific requirements, such as providing a comprehensive full-service experience, and having an economy seat pitch of a minimum of 31 inches.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The payment system handles tax refunds, Social Security benefits, veterans’ benefits and much more, sending out trillions of dollars every year while containing an expansive network of Americans’ personal and financial data.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Tommy’s girlfriend’s brother, an active-duty Green Beret himself, had been hunting with two friends that day in the expansive public land around Eglin — but their truck got stuck.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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