long-range
adjective
1
: relating to or fit for long distances
long-range rockets
2
: involving or taking into account a long period of time
long-range planning
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The program was created by an aviation enthusiast with the call-sign Goronych and converts single-seater planes into rudimentary but effective long-range missiles.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The hurricane center’s official forecast extends only through Wednesday, but long-range computer models — often referred to as spaghetti models — continue to indicate that Melissa will curve northeastward after leaving Cuba and avoid Florida.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
According to The War Zone, the Venezuelan military has small numbers of modern anti-ship missiles and long-range anti-aircraft missiles, in addition to a large supply of portable Igla-S anti-air missiles that Maduro said are scattered throughout the country.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
After several stages of rankings and approvals, the plan gets put on a long-range planning document.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The hurricane center’s official forecast extends only through Wednesday, but long-range computer models — often referred to as spaghetti models — continue to indicate that Melissa will curve northeastward after leaving Cuba and avoid Florida.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
According to The War Zone, the Venezuelan military has small numbers of modern anti-ship missiles and long-range anti-aircraft missiles, in addition to a large supply of portable Igla-S anti-air missiles that Maduro said are scattered throughout the country.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
After several stages of rankings and approvals, the plan gets put on a long-range planning document.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Long-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-range. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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