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
Republicans, who opposed the legislation, said the bills were too far-reaching in their oversight of the Board of State Canvassers.
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Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Still, far-reaching auroras happened again in October, putting on a show for skywatchers in every U.S. state, except for Hawaii, as Forbes’ Jamie Carter reported.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
After months of public debate, the far-reaching proposals were greenlit by a panel of federal negotiators in February.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The loss of pollinators like the monarch could have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems and the people who rely on them.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Still, far-reaching auroras happened again in October, putting on a show for skywatchers in every U.S. state, except for Hawaii, as Forbes’ Jamie Carter reported.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
After months of public debate, the far-reaching proposals were greenlit by a panel of federal negotiators in February.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The loss of pollinators like the monarch could have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems and the people who rely on them.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for far-reaching
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Our expert take The Platinum Card® from American Express is a premium card loaded with annual statement credits, entertainment benefits, extensive airport lounge access, elite status perks and more.Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Their testimony, supported by extensive documentation and corroborating witnesses, has now been validated through this comprehensive investigation.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The broad market index has advanced around 26% in 2024, and the blue-chip Dow has gained more than 14% during the period.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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Part of a broader territorial fixation for Trump Trump also recently ignited another territorial debate, suggesting the U.S. try to purchase Greenland.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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This daily dive is part of a wider conservation project to protect the Barren Isles, which have become a refuge for thousands of Vezo people.Sira Thierij, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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Panigrahi predicts that a wider swath of enterprises will begin adopting AI, which will be a boon to Oracle given its hundreds of thousands of big customers.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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With its sweeping hood concealing a 382 hp, 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline-six engine, and with M light-alloy wheels (19-inch at the front and 20-inch at the back) wrapped in ultra-sticky Michelins, the car is purposeful, athletic, and elegant.Nick Czap, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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The current political context is not exactly friendly to such sweeping government programs.Justin Worland, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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Kiernan Cochran, a senior travel designer at Peru Empire by Andean and a decade-long resident of Peru, brings deep cultural expertise to the conversation.Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024
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Gone is the gaunt, skeletal vampire of the 1922 film, replaced by a larger, more intimidating, master of the undead with a mustache and deep voice.Scott Phillips, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Workers United, which has a bargaining delegation that represents workers at 525 Starbucks stores in the United States, said the coffee giant has yet to bring a comprehensive economic package to the table, while hundreds of legal disputes over unfair labor practices remain unsettled.Juveria Tabassum, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Advocates are pushing for either the complete overturning of the settlement or a requirement for more comprehensive remediation projects.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Congress ultimately undid a record 16 rules at the outset of Trump’s first term, marking the most expansive use of the CRA to date.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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There’s even an expansive private patio with Magic Kingdom views.Carly Caramanna, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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