far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ How to pronounce far-reaching (audio)
: having a wide range or effect

Examples of far-reaching in a Sentence

to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass
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If confirmed, Kennedy could have far-reaching authority to undercut promotion of water fluoridation. Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024 In addition to the consequences for the global economy, an increase in U.S.-China tensions would have far-reaching implications for U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific region such as South Korea, Japan and Australia. Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024 The ripple effects of those cases could be far-reaching. Brian Bennett, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024 In my view, the real impact of blockchain is more subtle but far-reaching. Lisa Loud, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for far-reaching 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far-reaching was circa 1590

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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-reaching. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

far-reaching

adjective
far-reach·​ing
-ˈrē-chiŋ
: having a wide range, influence, or effect
a far-reaching decision

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