as in extensive
having considerable extent
his wide-ranging business interests and real estate holdings make him one of the most powerful men in the state
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Through its wide-ranging collection, Izza aims to welcome friends, to blend eras and to bridge distant worlds.
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
In the course of her wide-ranging career, one of the most illustrious in the current cinema, Denis’s concern for social critique has sometimes overwhelmed curiosity, and her control of tone and effect sometimes inhibits spontaneity.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
They are expected to be closely watching for follow-through on Beijing’s wide-ranging promises in the coming years, with analysts saying fulfillment of past commitments have been difficult to track.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
Now, the luxury fashion label is adding onto their wide-ranging assortment of chic goodies with a leather scent.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 19 Aug. 2024
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
In the course of her wide-ranging career, one of the most illustrious in the current cinema, Denis’s concern for social critique has sometimes overwhelmed curiosity, and her control of tone and effect sometimes inhibits spontaneity.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
They are expected to be closely watching for follow-through on Beijing’s wide-ranging promises in the coming years, with analysts saying fulfillment of past commitments have been difficult to track.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
Now, the luxury fashion label is adding onto their wide-ranging assortment of chic goodies with a leather scent.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 19 Aug. 2024
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-ranging. Accessed 15 Sep. 2024.
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