far-reaching
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of far-reaching
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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“The market has adapted to the most far-reaching crisis in the history of the oil market,” Kuptsikevich said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
This would lead to the more far-reaching economic assistance for Iran.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
El Niño can have far-reaching effects, bringing excessive rainfall to some regions while leaving others unusually dry.
From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026
What it does with those names next could have far-reaching effects on the industry.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“Manipulation of the right magic in the right way could alter the trajectory of fate magic ever so slightly, and cause far-reaching changes. Only fools can interact with fate magic directly, and only by accident.”
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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