as in extensive
having considerable extent
his wide-ranging business interests and real estate holdings make him one of the most powerful men in the state
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Recent Examples of wide-ranging
However, Bank of America believes Trump’s plans to introduce wide-ranging tariffs and heavily restrict immigration would lead to higher inflation and lower real GDP in the longer term.
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Jesse Pound,samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Close election results in any battleground state could prompt a slew of lawsuits over how ballots are counted and the election results, as happened in 2020 when the Trump campaign launched a wide-ranging legal campaign challenging the vote count.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Despite its wide-ranging scope, the operation holds a clear focus: Pennsylvania.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
In a wide-ranging interview, Dwandalyn R. Reece, the museum’s curator of music and performing arts and associate director of curatorial affairs, discussed Jones’ towering legacy.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jesse Pound,samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Close election results in any battleground state could prompt a slew of lawsuits over how ballots are counted and the election results, as happened in 2020 when the Trump campaign launched a wide-ranging legal campaign challenging the vote count.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Despite its wide-ranging scope, the operation holds a clear focus: Pennsylvania.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
In a wide-ranging interview, Dwandalyn R. Reece, the museum’s curator of music and performing arts and associate director of curatorial affairs, discussed Jones’ towering legacy.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide-ranging
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The 725,000-square-foot center underwent an extensive renovation beginning in 2008.Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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On the other hand, the Fitbit Versa 4 offers the same extensive collection of fitness and health features as the Charge 6, only in a more classic watchface design but still offering a 40% discount.Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The truck Sanchez is driving is one of hundreds of such next-generation vehicles that are part of a small but growing electric-truck ecosystem taking shape in California ahead of broader zero emission mandates.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The agency also has broad oversight of a swath of consumer goods, including cosmetics, electronic cigarettes and most foods.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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The series is planned to be shot in a wide range of diverse locations as its protagonist explores the world, including Finland, Italy, Japan, Tibet, and Kenya.Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Inigo San Felix / National Geographic Using measuring tape, scientists found that the coral colony spans about 111 feet wide, 104 feet long and 18 feet high — large enough to fit two full-size basketball courts side by side and longer than the world’s largest animal, the blue whale.Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The big picture: Trump has vowed to impose sweeping tariffs in his next administration, sending companies scrambling to shift production out of China, stock up on inventory and weigh price increases.Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Springfield, Ohio, was thrust into the national spotlight this election cycle due to the vast number of Haitian migrants who had settled in the town over the last few years, but some of those migrants have already packed their bags and left in the wake of President-elect Trump’s sweeping win.Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to comprehensive smoke-free laws and other tobacco control policies, smoking rates in the United States are at historic low levels, with 11.5% of U.S. adults smoking in 2021.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The company reported a comprehensive loss of $2.7 million for the quarter, compared to $2.2 million in the previous year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The occasionally deep thinkers on the Grading The Week crew don’t mind coaches who refuse to stick to sports.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The rain will be history, but the cold will be even deeper.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-ranging. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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