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as in expansion
a wide space or area
a great breadth of land awaited those who were brave and hardy enough to settle it
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as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the breadth of his knowledge on the subject is awesome
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Recent Examples of breadth
The measure shows the breadth of frustration with PBM business practices, with Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley joining forces.
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Peter Sullivan, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
The latest military movement by China appears to differ from those two drills, including in its geographic breadth, a senior Taiwan official told CNN Monday.
—Wayne Chang, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
In its breadth and shamelessness, Biden's pardon sets a new precedent all its own.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Available on The Week Bookshop Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell
Susanna Clarke, 2004
Another historical novel of a sweeping breadth.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Peter Sullivan, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
The latest military movement by China appears to differ from those two drills, including in its geographic breadth, a senior Taiwan official told CNN Monday.
—Wayne Chang, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
In its breadth and shamelessness, Biden's pardon sets a new precedent all its own.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Available on The Week Bookshop Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell
Susanna Clarke, 2004
Another historical novel of a sweeping breadth.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breadth
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For 2025, industry experts predict expansions on already-booming product and treatment themes within the skin-care space.Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024
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That’s raising questions about who will bear the costs of its expansion.Saul Elbein, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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The device is unable to determine the exact gas type and full scope of any leak over time.Evan Simon, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The scope of the law, which would be in place for three years, is extraordinary even for the Islamic Republic.Amir Vahdat and Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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The vast expanse of opportunity that exists if India and Spain manage to increase and improve their film and TV industry co-operation was on display at a panel session on Sunday at Film Bazaar.Patrick Frater, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
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Additional highlights include a vast courtyard with a flat expanse of lawn, a swimming pool with an inset spa and a ping-pong pavilion.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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On average, the court takes six months to issue an opinion but given the extent of the proceedings, a decision isn’t expected until late in 2025.Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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You were bound to feel the full extent of these eclipses, as your birth chart is saturated with intense cardinal sign energy (that is, the energy of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn).Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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Berger’s multiyear column possesses a sustained inner chutzpah that will be especially noticeable to anyone who has written professionally and consistently about art for any significant length of time.Emmanuel Iduma, ARTnews.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The average length of stay in Zebra’s housing is six months to a year.Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Earn rewards on your spending: Best credit cards for shopping In the realm of experiences, cruise company Virgin Voyages began this month offering its first product accepting bitcoin as a payment option — a $120,000 annual pass for up to a year of sailing on its cruise ships.Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Given all of that, what possible threat could an email service launched by Elon Musk, let alone one that currently remains in the realm of rumor, pose to Gmail users?Davey Winder, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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While road wins over Michigan and Wisconsin did not move the needle much given the seasons the two teams had, winning at the Big House and in Madison, and in a stretch of three weeks, is no easy task.Tom Layberger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Each took turns performing brief sets at the flashy, brand new Intuit Dome (because having NFL stadium SoFi and longtime venue the Kia Forum in a 1-mile stretch isn't enough, right?).KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Montblanc also offers a range of personalized customization services, including the premium custom nib service for Meisterstück writing instruments, allowing customers to create writing tools tailored to their individual preferences and writing styles.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Different regions and demographic groups in this country support a wide range of ideals—both progressive and conservative.Ryan Smith, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Breadth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breadth. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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