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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
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First Known Use
circa 1590, in the meaning defined above
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-reaching. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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far-reaching
adjective
far-reach·ing
-ˈrē-chiŋ
: having a wide range, influence, or effect
a far-reaching decision
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