wide-ranging
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of wide-ranging
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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And in a wide-ranging exclusive 50-minute interview with BBC Sport, Venkatesham has spoken about:
From BBC • May 27, 2026
“We mobilized a wide-ranging response within 24 hours of being informed,” State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said of the Ebola outbreak.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
It was one of several exaggerations throughout the wide-ranging interview.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Three-quarters of Europeans hold a negative view of the United States, a sharp jump compared to late last year, according to a wide-ranging survey published on Friday.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
I hadn't realized how deeply rooted and wide-ranging it was.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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