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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the coach exceeded the extent of his authority by exempting some of the players from the requirement
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as in expansion
a wide space or area
the seemingly endless extent of the windswept prairies
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as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the extent of this criminal investigation has widened considerably since it began
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
looking at the extent of the stain on my shirt, you might think that I had spilled a gallon of coffee
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Recent Examples of extent
Additional audio obtained by WBRC reveals the extent of the fight.
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Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024
Antarctic sea ice likely reached its annual maximum summer extent on September 19.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
After finding the golden mussels in O’Neill Forebay, state workers have begun surveys to determine the extent of the infestation in the State Water Project system, including the California Aqueduct, which transports water pumped from the Delta to cities and farmlands.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Many view a Harris win as a threat to crypto, the extent to which has been debated throughout this election cycle.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024
Antarctic sea ice likely reached its annual maximum summer extent on September 19.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
After finding the golden mussels in O’Neill Forebay, state workers have begun surveys to determine the extent of the infestation in the State Water Project system, including the California Aqueduct, which transports water pumped from the Delta to cities and farmlands.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Many view a Harris win as a threat to crypto, the extent to which has been debated throughout this election cycle.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The new standard lowers carbon intensity limits and accelerates those limits into the 2040s.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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In other words, adopting Amendment 2 won’t change any existing fishing regulations or the agency’s ability to set seasons, bag limits, or methods, and sportsmen will still have to purchase fishing and hunting licenses.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Disney's capital expenditures totaled $5.4 billion, primarily for theme park expansions and new attractions.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Over the past five years, California’s economy ranked 13th-best for the expansion of its gross domestic product – the broadest measurement of business output.Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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The agency's scope is huge: CMS oversees coverage for more than 155 million Americans, nearly half the population.Darius Tahir, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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Expansion of Hotel Brands and Residential Offerings Hotel brands are expanding their scope to offer a more comprehensive range of experiences and services, from boutique, specialized stays to residential options.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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What’s more, doing so resulted in no measurable change in fruit size or total quantity.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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There will be a wind event this week, but nothing like the conditions that caused the fire to explode in size last week, officials said.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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On such a complicated journey, businesses often face multiple complications all at once, such as talent shortages, budget constraints, time limitations and so many others.Nataliya Andreychuk, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Of the 58 New Flyer buses, 40 will begin serving passengers for eight hours a day, a time limitation caused by a lack of chargers at the end of bus routes.Karoline Leonard, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
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Dubai Harbour’s 20-million-square-foot expanse, for example, can accommodate up to 700 vessels, including superyachts up to 160 meters in length.Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Parts of the area now look like an extension of the Balearic Sea after unprecedented rainfall turned what should be dry ground into a vast expanse of water, satellite imagery captured on October 30 shows.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Assurance of Fast Fire Watch Guards Raising the standard in the realm of fire watch services is Fast Fire Watch Guards.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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For context, Cerner accounts for nearly 25% of the total EHR market share, positioning this acquisition as one of the biggest deals in the realm of clinical IT.Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The New Destination of Joy Concepts from introductory psychology textbooks took on a new, hands-on dimension in our rodent driving laboratory.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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This artwork, known for its blend of text, symbols and vibrant colors, is considered one of Basquiat’s more evocative pieces, and its integration into the Dom Pérignon collection adds an artistic dimension to the wine experience.Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Extent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extent. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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