wide-ranging
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of wide-ranging
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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The company unveiled the phone during a wide-ranging presentation today that included the announcement of the iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
They were soon joined by another Polytechnique alumnus, Thomas Wolf, a wide-ranging talent who holds a doctorate in quantum physics and also worked as an intellectual property lawyer.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning vocalist known for her deep roots in classic jazz and wide-ranging renditions from blues, folk and country, has died.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Kushner’s portfolio during the first Trump administration was wide-ranging.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
And most native societies in what is now the United States and Canada did not have the written languages, monumental architecture, or wide-ranging aesthetic traditions of their neighbors to the south.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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