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 big picture: House Republicans have discussed far-reaching changes to the Medicaid program, including new caps on how much is spent per person in the program, an idea that was in the 2017 ACA repeal-replace bill.
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Peter Sullivan, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
The changing of the guard was, perhaps, marked most significantly by sweeping new executive actions that will have far-reaching consequences on swaths of the electorate.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Still, here are three major orders that could have far-reaching consequences.
—Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Actual execution of such a far-reaching immigration agenda is certain to face legal and logistical challenges.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
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Peter Sullivan, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
The changing of the guard was, perhaps, marked most significantly by sweeping new executive actions that will have far-reaching consequences on swaths of the electorate.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Still, here are three major orders that could have far-reaching consequences.
—Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Actual execution of such a far-reaching immigration agenda is certain to face legal and logistical challenges.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
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And Infrastructure Strain: Scaling power delivery to the remote or underserved areas where data centers may be built will require extensive infrastructure upgrades.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Offshore wind is the most expensive way to generate electricity, especially when the cost of extensive transmission upgrades, expensive battery backup and redundant generation capacity requirements are added.—
David T. Stevenson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Supreme Court’s support of a broad definition of birthright citizenship dates to 1898, in a ruling involving Wong Kim Ark, whose citizenship as the U.S.-born child of Chinese immigrants was challenged because his parents had had no right to become citizens themselves.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Europeans are protected in much broader ways, too. Unlike Americans, Europeans are protected from having their personal demographic information, such as their race and political views, collected by tech companies without their consent, thanks to the General Data Protection Regulation.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Getaway Enjoy the Outdoors Hit the Beach With 2.5 miles of Atlantic Ocean-fronting shoreline, Sullivan’s Island’s main draw is its pristine shoreline, a wide sandy stretch prime for sandcastle-building and sunbathing.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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But just as Maresca’s team grew steadily more passive after taking the lead, so too did Jackson fail to press home his advantage against a back line exploited by a wide range of attackers in recent weeks.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The State Department ordered a sweeping freeze Friday on new funding for almost all U.S. foreign assistance, making exceptions for emergency food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt.—
ELLEN KNICKMEYER AND FARNOUSH AMIRI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The superyacht, with its steel-and-aluminum displacement hull and powerful, sweeping look, shows off the yard’s classic Italian flair, thanks to large windows throughout and a slope down toward the stern.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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Narrative promises to explore whether Rebecca’s shocking actions could have deeper justification than initially apparent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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There are various types of landslides, including a mudflow, in which water rushes down with only mud, and is generally less than 15 feet deep.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Finally, employers should engage legal counsel and technical experts to conduct comprehensive compliance reviews.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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That included discontinuing certain products, conducting a comprehensive internal review and taking disciplinary measures, making organizational changes and enhancing its internal controls.—
Tara Siegel Bernard,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Engage the public in an expansive daily dialogue and open communication.—
Brandon Hoffman,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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The cold will arrive this weekend and looks to be longer-lasting and more expansive than last January’s outbreak of Arctic air that, among other dangers, created one of the coldest-ever NFL games and the coldest Iowa caucuses on record.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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