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
That far-reaching system of care formed by government agencies and local nonprofits has been buoyed by billions of dollars from the city, county, and state in recent years to combat California's homelessness epidemic.
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Angela Hart, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
But the most far-reaching exemption (SB 268) would block the release of home addresses and phone numbers of thousands of public officers, including legislators, county and city commissioners, mayors, school board members and constitutional officers.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
Still, the tariffs would be so far-reaching – intended to match foreign taxes, subsidies and other trade barriers – that imposing even a significant portion of them could notably boost consumer prices, especially if tacked onto the flurry of other import levies Trump has announced.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Image Scientists worry that the most far-reaching changes could still be to come, affecting the cornerstones of public research funding in the United States: the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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Angela Hart, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
But the most far-reaching exemption (SB 268) would block the release of home addresses and phone numbers of thousands of public officers, including legislators, county and city commissioners, mayors, school board members and constitutional officers.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
Still, the tariffs would be so far-reaching – intended to match foreign taxes, subsidies and other trade barriers – that imposing even a significant portion of them could notably boost consumer prices, especially if tacked onto the flurry of other import levies Trump has announced.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Image Scientists worry that the most far-reaching changes could still be to come, affecting the cornerstones of public research funding in the United States: the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
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Every credit card review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of credit card products.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Trader Joe's has gained a huge and extensive fan base mostly because of their unique products, cheaper prices, and overall experience.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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Amid rising trade tensions, there was a broad risk-off decline across all markets, but, as Powell noted, the crypto market has been hit the hardest.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
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Why the iPhone 16e matters Apple’s decision to phase out the iPhone SE and replace it with the 16e reflects broader changes in consumer expectations.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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The trade-off is a climate where big-name coaches can thrive as the transfer portal and name, image and likeness payments disperse talent across a wider array of schools.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The total broadcast revenues of those leagues trail the NWSL by a wide margin.—
Dan Bernstein,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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This vibrant destination, filled with dramatic cliffs and sweeping views of the Walnut Street Bridge, will tug on the heart strings of both nature lovers and the city enthusiasts.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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The current political climate, combined with competing priorities within the U.S. Department of Education, makes sweeping changes improbable.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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My deepest condolences to friends, family and cinema lovers.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Asking this question can help early career employees gain a deeper understanding of what motivates them.—
Cathleen Swody,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2025
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Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits will help attract and retain talent.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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While cost-cutting measures can be beneficial, the current approach lacks any transparent methodology or comprehensive impact analysis.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bentz represents an expansive rural district encompassing two-thirds of eastern Oregon.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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When these are converted into one-way attack drones, also known as loitering munitions, the result is a seriously expansive single-use item.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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