wide-ranging
adjective
wide-rang·ing
ˈwīd-ˌrān-jiŋ 
: extensive in scope : comprehensive
wide-ranging interests
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Swift last spoke about her feud with both Kardashian and Ye during her wide-ranging interview as TIME’s Person of the Year in December 2023.
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Stephen Daw, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Her lyrics transcend demographics giving her a wide-ranging audience—more specifically, a fan base spanning over half (53%) the U.S. adult population (more than 137 million fans).
—TIME, 18 Apr. 2024
The terminology experts use for diseases, especially names, can have wide-ranging implications.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
Recently, collagen supplements have surged in popularity, touted for their wide-ranging health benefits.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
Israel’s war cabinet had ordered the military to draw up plans for a wide-ranging set of strikes against targets in Iran in the event of a large-scale Iranian attack.
—Richard Pérez-Peña, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
When prompted for five books that changed her life, Sui couldn’t bear to kill her darlings, instead sending a list of 10 wide-ranging reads, neatly divided into sub-categories.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
California's state government, under the leadership of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, is pursuing a wide-ranging climate agenda targeting the transportation sector — actions that could have major economic implications.
—Thomas Catenacci, Fox News, 14 Apr. 2024
Sandra’s wide-ranging strategic and operational expertise is matched by her fierce intellect and graceful leadership style.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Stephen Daw, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Her lyrics transcend demographics giving her a wide-ranging audience—more specifically, a fan base spanning over half (53%) the U.S. adult population (more than 137 million fans).
—TIME, 18 Apr. 2024
The terminology experts use for diseases, especially names, can have wide-ranging implications.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
Recently, collagen supplements have surged in popularity, touted for their wide-ranging health benefits.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
Israel’s war cabinet had ordered the military to draw up plans for a wide-ranging set of strikes against targets in Iran in the event of a large-scale Iranian attack.
—Richard Pérez-Peña, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
When prompted for five books that changed her life, Sui couldn’t bear to kill her darlings, instead sending a list of 10 wide-ranging reads, neatly divided into sub-categories.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
California's state government, under the leadership of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, is pursuing a wide-ranging climate agenda targeting the transportation sector — actions that could have major economic implications.
—Thomas Catenacci, Fox News, 14 Apr. 2024
Sandra’s wide-ranging strategic and operational expertise is matched by her fierce intellect and graceful leadership style.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide-ranging. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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