far-reaching
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adjective
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Etymology
Origin of far-reaching
First recorded in 1815–25
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The story of one little boy who was diagnosed with cancer shows the far-reaching consequences of a craze that has clear echoes today.
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2026
Although the magnetic reversal occurs at extremely small scales, understanding it could have far-reaching consequences for space physics.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026
“I don’t think there’s going to be an appetite to see reforms in this area, certainly not as far-reaching as we saw in Prop. 45, for many years to come,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
The lawsuit says single-stock perps skirt key investor protections and could have far-reaching consequences for the stock market, such as diverting trading from actual shares.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
“It’s more far-reaching than that, though,” said Wanda.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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