far-reaching
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Origin of far-reaching
First recorded in 1815–25
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The impact of this lobbying is far-reaching, the report said, "from the cost of living, to worsening climate disasters, from rollback of chemicals regulations and our digital rights".
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
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
"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
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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