far-reaching
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of far-reaching
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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From this, the researchers drew a simple interpretation with far-reaching implications: the males would have remained within their group, while the women would have circulated more between groups.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 7, 2026
“The market has adapted to the most far-reaching crisis in the history of the oil market,” Kuptsikevich said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Friday’s halt will pause those efforts and could have far-reaching implications on cybersecurity depending on how long it lasts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
"Comrade Kim Jong Un and Comrade Xi Jinping expressed satisfaction and deep emotion over the fact that they provided a far-reaching blueprint for the development of the relations," KCNA, the country's official news agency reported.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
This is maybe the most far-reaching implication of the powerful lure of our technology: If it co-opts our attention, it could reshape our sense of reality.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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