How to Use extensive in a Sentence

extensive

adjective
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  • The storm caused extensive damage.
  • This was the first-time extensive footage was shown, and the behind-the-scenes sizzle reel had the room swept away to Oz.
    — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Apr. 2023
  • Plus, an extensive size range means most anyone can find the travel dress of their dreams.
    — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Now the Panthera team is back with a new study, marking the most extensive research on the ecology of this species in the wild.
    — Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 4 Apr. 2023
  • But three weeks into an extensive manhunt, the suspects are still on the run.
    — Aurelien Breeden, New York Times, 5 June 2024
  • Weapons and warfare experts blame the extensive use of such heavy munitions for the huge death toll.
    — Allegra Goodwin, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
  • The bones lacked the extensive cut marks associated with slicing the meat off a corpse.
    — Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Some of the most extensive abandonment has been in the countries of the former Soviet Union.
    — WIRED, 14 Oct. 2023
  • India’s extensive rail network, one of the largest in the world, was built more than 160 years ago under British colonial rule.
    — Deepak Rao, CNN, 8 July 2023
  • And the idea is she’s got this really extensive background both in the world of finance and fintech.
    — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 May 2024
  • Paul said the family has an extensive plan in place for Jacob’s care for decades to come, even after his and Lisa’s deaths.
    — August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2023
  • There's an extensive wine list, with offerings both by the glass and bottle.
    — Kathryn Varn, Axios, 16 Aug. 2024
  • There's only limited people that can get from A to B on a day like that, because the roads are closed, the crowds are extensive.
    — Town & Country, 19 Apr. 2023
  • There's a coffee menu plus extensive beer, wine and cocktail menus.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2024
  • The shoot spanned three long days in Paju and required extensive rehearsals.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024
  • For the most extensive color and size range, shop directly from Vuori's site.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The Nathans have done extensive testing, and doctors tell him there is a just a 1% chance that Stryker will have the same health challenges as Jagger.
    — Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 25 Dec. 2023
  • But the evidence fell short of showing an extensive base as claimed.
    — Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 2 July 2024
  • So is the source of funding for extensive legal work on the bishop’s behalf by a Costa Mesa firm.
    — Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
  • And as of yet, there’s no signs of an extensive criminal background.
    — ABC News, 14 July 2024
  • While Tabor Bread’s new space is notably small, with just a few tables inside, the menu is extensive.
    — oregonlive, 20 July 2023
  • Tubi is our top free choice with its extensive, no-cost catalog.
    — PCMAG, 24 July 2024
  • The company has extensive experience in the field of stealth.
    — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2023
  • And the networks have joined Al Jazeera in carrying extensive footage of suffering and carnage in Gaza.
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023
  • The role, which required extensive prosthetics, took a toll on Vergara by the end of production.
    — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 26 Jan. 2024
  • With this campaign, Charli has joined an extensive list of celebrities who starred in Skims’ campaigns this year.
    — Renan Botelho, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024
  • The good news is there are many ways to achieve zero trust without a massive budget or extensive resources.
    — Allbusiness, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
  • The recent discovery of water around Comet Read adds to the Webb telescope's extensive list of findings.
    — Christopher Brito, CBS News, 16 May 2023
  • Enjoy a relaxing day on the island’s sunny shores, explore its extensive network of bike trails, or try out some water sports and golf.
    — Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Oslo’s compact layout means many attractions are within walking distance, while the extensive network of bike lanes ensures a safe, enjoyable cycling experience around the city.
    — David Nikel, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024

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