wide-ranging
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of wide-ranging
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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Each week, Cudi will sit down with a mix of unexpected guests for wide-ranging, playful conversations that uncover new sides of both his guests and himself.
From Los Angeles Times
Part of a wide-ranging tree planting scheme on the Isle of Man has been completed ahead of schedule, with the team behind it hoping to plant 333,000 more across the island.
From BBC
But it does cause wide-ranging climate impacts that threaten ecosystems.
From Barron's
The Cabinet Office said wide-ranging or complex policies will still be subject to consultation, but warned they are increasingly used for routine decisions such as how a department produces its annual report.
From BBC
In the wide-ranging interview, Jackson also cited the role of the welfare state in supporting his "incredible single mum" who was studying while bringing him and his siblings up.
From BBC
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