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
Early childhood investments have far-reaching benefits, and Goldman Sachs is proud to support his initiative ...
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Alston began as a far-reaching case that challenged the compatibility of athletic scholarships under antitrust law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 June 2025
The survey — which has a margin of error of 3.4 percentage points — also asked respondents to react to a series of statements, with the results further indicating there is far-reaching concern about AI regulation.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
The Sahara Desert is a powerful warning of what the entire world is facing and the conclusions the author reaches have far-reaching implications beyond north Africa, especially as climate change progresses ever more rapidly.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for far-reaching
Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Alston began as a far-reaching case that challenged the compatibility of athletic scholarships under antitrust law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 June 2025
The survey — which has a margin of error of 3.4 percentage points — also asked respondents to react to a series of statements, with the results further indicating there is far-reaching concern about AI regulation.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
The Sahara Desert is a powerful warning of what the entire world is facing and the conclusions the author reaches have far-reaching implications beyond north Africa, especially as climate change progresses ever more rapidly.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for far-reaching
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
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The center said no one on campus was hurt, despite the extensive damage.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
15 June 2025
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And while the shipping attacks were largely stamped out after extensive U.S. strikes earlier this year and an eventual ceasefire deal, the group continues to receive support from the Iranian regime.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2025
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But, like all industrious publishers, Dunton had broader ambitions: to seed new publics for his writing.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Oil prices have surged following Israel’s initial strikes on Iranian targets on Friday and retaliatory attacks by Tehran amid concerns that a broader regional conflict could disrupt oil exports from the Middle East.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
16 June 2025
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Touching on a wide range of topics, Obama delivered a history lesson about democracy and freedom with references to the Civil War, World War II, civil rights, solidarity in Poland, and the Berlin Wall.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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Designers are drawn to the Carson fabric by Cone Denim for its wide range of uses.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
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While the challenges of transformation may feel daunting, supporting your people through change doesn’t always require sweeping initiatives or expensive programs.—
Rahul Karan Sharma,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Some of those projects were also sweeping, to the point of quixotic -- even for the deepest-pocketed entrepreneur.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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The result is Venezuelans across the country navigating deep anxiety over not only their own status, but over bubbling hostilities in the national debate over immigration.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The shootings happened at a time when political leaders nationwide have been attacked, harassed and intimidated amid deep political divisions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, the U.S. and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, U.S., and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 June 2025
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This time Haslem took a more expansive view of the ongoing process, with the Heat, Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves among the teams believed to be the frontrunners in the Durant chase, if he is dealt.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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While the potential audience is expansive—with nearly 21% of U.S. adults living with chronic pain—seeking mass appeal should never come at the expense of relevance.—
Christy Saia-Owenby,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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