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
But King’s resistance to the city’s proposals could have far-reaching consequences, not just for the district’s financial outlook, but for its political future.
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The dispatches from one of India’s most troubled generic drug makers were contrite, filled with far-reaching promises to clean up its factory, stop contamination and send safe medication to Americans counting on the company’s drugs.
—Megan Rose, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2025
In other words, the most far-reaching charges are looming.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Zelensky, who has far-reaching wartime presidential powers and still enjoys broad approval among Ukrainians, was forced into a rare political about-face when his attempt to bring NABU and SAPO under the control of his prosecutor-general sparked the first nationwide protests of the war.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The dispatches from one of India’s most troubled generic drug makers were contrite, filled with far-reaching promises to clean up its factory, stop contamination and send safe medication to Americans counting on the company’s drugs.
—Megan Rose, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2025
In other words, the most far-reaching charges are looming.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Zelensky, who has far-reaching wartime presidential powers and still enjoys broad approval among Ukrainians, was forced into a rare political about-face when his attempt to bring NABU and SAPO under the control of his prosecutor-general sparked the first nationwide protests of the war.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
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An extensive motorcade also waited for the U.S. official and his family on the runway.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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The author initially believed that extensive aerobic exercise alone was sufficient for good health, neglecting the importance of diet.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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Still, broader macroeconomic headwinds threaten to hurt drinking habits and wider consumer spending.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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But the silence has meant that City’s broader actions have been micro-analysed and are capable of being construed either way.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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That’s nearly a 2-to-1 advantage and already a wider partisan gap than the 2024 presidential results: Trump won 56.1% of Texas ballots, while Democrat Kamala Harris received 42.5%.—
Michael R. Blood,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Among the wider public, the sentiment has been less crude, but still characterized by deflection.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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The listing explains that the home offers sweeping views of Central Park and glimpses of the Hudson River, being just one block away from the beloved tourist attraction.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Hike the Alkali Flat Trail for sweeping views of the dunes or take the Dune Life Nature Trail to learn about the desert ecosystem.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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But this may be FIU’s deepest position with players such as Antonio Patterson, Shamir Sterlin, Sadonnie Gay and Jessiah McGrew pushing for playing time.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Yale model’s 1.8% price impact aligns with retail plans: selective increases in metal-heavy and electronics-adjacent categories, balanced by deeper promotions and expanded private-label offerings to keep key price points stable.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What makes Wiz particularly compelling is its ability to integrate with more than 150 tools across the modern cloud stack, enabling organizations to build a comprehensive and dynamic security posture.—
Chris McHenry,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Detecting and analyzing these oddities can help Bédard, Sahu, and other researchers gain a more comprehensive understanding of the ultimate fate of many binary star systems.—
Andrew Paul Aug 6,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
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For the most discerning travelers, the Noble and Royal suites offer expansive layouts with separate living and dining areas, impeccable design, and panoramic views of the Las Vegas skyline—the perfect contrast to the natural vistas experienced during your Zion adventure.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But making the most of this requires expansive thinking.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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