wide-ranging
adjective
wide-rang·ing
ˈwīd-ˌrān-jiŋ 
: extensive in scope : comprehensive
wide-ranging interests
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his wide-ranging business interests and real estate holdings make him one of the most powerful men in the state
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But now, there’s a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, known for his wide-ranging insider knowledge.
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David Phelan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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The deal, which will likely have a wide-ranging impact on the NBA, raises a series of new questions about financing and deal structure.
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The wide-ranging legal action covers prize money, the rankings system and schedule, the investigative processes of the ITIA, and name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation, among other areas.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
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David Phelan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Because of how wide-ranging these findings are, some researchers doubt the utility of environmental research for people with ALS.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2025
The deal, which will likely have a wide-ranging impact on the NBA, raises a series of new questions about financing and deal structure.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The wide-ranging legal action covers prize money, the rankings system and schedule, the investigative processes of the ITIA, and name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation, among other areas.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wide-ranging
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide-ranging. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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