wide-ranging
adjective
wide-rang·ing
ˈwīd-ˌrān-jiŋ 
: extensive in scope : comprehensive
wide-ranging interests
Examples of wide-ranging in a Sentence
his wide-ranging business interests and real estate holdings make him one of the most powerful men in the state
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Ashley Austin, Time, 20 July 2025
Charlotte Moss' Favorite Charlottesville Spots This boutique’s wide-ranging selection will quickly expand your definition of home goods.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
The closure of more rural hospitals across the country will have a wide-ranging impact on local communities.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
That’s important now more than ever with Trump’s tariffs expected to have wide-ranging effects on the US economy, affecting prices, employment and business investment.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for wide-ranging
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide-ranging. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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