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
The impacts of higher coffee prices would be far-reaching in the U.S.
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Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Trump's distancing from dissenting factions within his movement could signal a lasting shift in MAGA politics as debate around the Epstein case and its far-reaching implications continues to unfold.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Policy changes to improve male fertility are both feasible and potentially far-reaching.
—Lucy Tu, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Kerr County did not use its most far-reaching alert system in deadly Texas floods
Local officials used the system more than two days after the recorded height of the floods.
—Bluesky Social, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for far-reaching
Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Trump's distancing from dissenting factions within his movement could signal a lasting shift in MAGA politics as debate around the Epstein case and its far-reaching implications continues to unfold.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Policy changes to improve male fertility are both feasible and potentially far-reaching.
—Lucy Tu, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Kerr County did not use its most far-reaching alert system in deadly Texas floods
Local officials used the system more than two days after the recorded height of the floods.
—Bluesky Social, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
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However, its extensive amount of green space hasn’t always been a reality for the city.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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The Interview, Part One In this two-part discussion, Rockwell reflects on his extensive career and speaks to the many considerations that go into designing a restaurant.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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If President Donald Trump moves forward with plans to reinstate broad tariffs on dozens of countries in August, and follows through on additional threats, prices could climb even further.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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Further details about Stargate and the broader partnership are not immediately known.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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With a sound profile that’s been engineered for accuracy, the wide and flat frequency response of the MR5 starts off at 46Hz and extends to 40kHz, which is quite a large step beyond the 20kHz that many studio monitors end at.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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In February, Rocky was announced as the creative director of Ray-Ban Studios, a creative platform that launched in 2011 to celebrate the power of music and the stories of a wide range of artists.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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The 22-page agreement contains sweeping concessions from the college, including handing over admissions data to the independent monitor, new faculty appointments, conducting reviews of some academic departments and more greatly scrutinizing foreign student enrollment.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Oscar-winner Graham King—the mastermind behind the box-office juggernaut Bohemian Rhapsody—Michael promises to deliver a sweeping cinematic look into the life, career, and legacy of the King of Pop.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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What if this moment reveals something deeper than two people’s poor judgment?—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Bullying is often a symptom of something deeper, like insecurity, anxiety, trauma, or difficulty regulating emotions, says Shaw.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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Each year, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund publish a comprehensive report on estimates of national immunization coverage, based on data from 195 countries.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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At the moment, SiriusXM car and streaming plans start at $9.99 per month, going up to $25 per month for its most comprehensive offering.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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President Donald Trump has announced a new, expansive round of tariffs that could hike prices for a range of goods in Wisconsin.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The pool decks fore and aft are expansive, dotted with lounges and exceptional sea views.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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