far-reaching
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Origin of far-reaching
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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What it does with those names next could have far-reaching effects on the industry.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Fans online have hypothesised various dates - including some a bit far-reaching:
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Wary of being vulnerable to the whims of foreign governments, the European Union is preparing far-reaching new moves to ditch American digital companies and Chinese chips in favour of European alternatives.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
"Our results have far-reaching implications. Firstly, it refutes the hypothesis that any organics found in fossils must result from contamination."
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
It felt bad enough at the time, but I had no idea in the churchyard that day how far-reaching the repercussions would be.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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