wide-ranging
adjective
wide-rang·ing
ˈwīd-ˌrān-jiŋ 
: extensive in scope : comprehensive
wide-ranging interests
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Examples of wide-ranging in a Sentence
his wide-ranging business interests and real estate holdings make him one of the most powerful men in the state
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The lyrical targets are wide-ranging — from Lizzo to MAGA pundit Candace Owens — while jabs at Caitlyn Jenner and the late Christopher Reeve are a running theme.
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Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2024
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—Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2024
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Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2024
In a wide-ranging interview with Sky News Australia's The Royal Report in March, Peter Phillips spoke about how he is inspired by his parents' drive.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
Loading your audio article Two separate groups of Baltimore-area defendants are accused of crime sprees targeting rideshares and pizzerias, among others, in wide-ranging indictments announced Wednesday by the state Attorney General’s Office.
—Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2024
Here are 10 excellent options streaming on Netflix, including Oscar-winning features, heartfelt shorts, and wide-ranging series.
—Tomris Laffly, EW.com, 10 July 2024
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide-ranging. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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