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far-reaching

American  
[fahr-ree-ching] / ˈfɑrˈri tʃɪŋ /

adjective

  1. extending far in influence, effect, etc..

    the far-reaching effect of his speech.
far-reaching British  

adjective

  1. extensive in influence, effect, or range

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Other Word Forms

  • far-reachingly adverb
  • far-reachingness noun

Etymology

Origin of far-reaching

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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It’s another sign of the far-reaching impact of the Iran war.

From Barron's

The word cure, Richardson says, is far-reaching, and while very laudable as a goal, doesn’t capture the current reality.

From Slate

The plaintiffs almost immediately submitted a filing declaring that the “implications of this development are far-reaching” because the department had “withdrawn” its “primary defense to Plaintiffs’ claim that the Immigration Court Arrest Policy is arbitrary and capricious.”

From Slate

She added that the investigation was "complex and far-reaching" and encouraged anyone with relevant information to contact the police.

From BBC

"In the meantime, we will continue to deliver rapid and far-reaching improvements to patient care across every ward in Northampton, supported by NHS England."

From BBC

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