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
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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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This integration enables marketing, sales, and service teams to gain actionable insights without requiring extensive data expertise.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The move fit into the pope's broader understanding of martyr as a social justice concept, allowing those deemed to have been killed for doing God's work and following the gospel to be considered for sainthood.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
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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Manufacturing limitations President Donald Trump has tried to jump-start domestic manufacturing by imposing sweeping tariffs, but experts have long warned of the U.S.’s production limitations.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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During her weekslong retrial in Massachusetts, Read’s lawyers accused authorities of trying to frame her in a sweeping conspiracy, which included planting evidence against her.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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This is a deep, dark, peppery and elegant wine at astonishing value.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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Employee Health and Productivity Many small businesses have tight budgets and struggle to provide basic benefits, much less comprehensive health insurance to all employees.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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SailGP has a strategic integration with Abelson Sports, ensuring comprehensive and accurate odds coverage, and has developed an in-house, self-service odds portal, empowering betting operators with real-time access and control.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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Guests can also enjoy the expansive new fitness and spa complex, Le C Club, featuring a boxing ring, gym, and yoga and pilates studios.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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An expansive tsunami warning arrived minutes later — sending alarms blaring on the cellphones of Californians from the North Coast through the San Francisco Bay Area, including Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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