far-reaching
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of far-reaching
First recorded in 1815–25
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"We wanted to get an ID as soon as possible. We felt that facial recognition might trigger a more far-reaching response."
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
The European Commission gained new regulatory powers in August under the AI Act, the world's most far-reaching rules to curb potentially dangerous uses of the technology.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
The Globe program applies to a small slice of medicines, but is expected to have far-reaching implications if it survives legal challenges and demonstrates cost savings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Byron Sher, a Stanford law professor turned California legislator who wrote some of the state’s most far-reaching environmental laws, died Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Indeed, to appreciate the far-reaching flattening effects of the fall of the Berlin Wall, it’s always best to talk to non-Germans or non-Russians.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
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