wide-ranging
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of wide-ranging
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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Jude loves a deep, sarcastic, wide-ranging gabfest — as do all Romanian filmmakers, it seems.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
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 • Mar. 31, 2026
But it does cause wide-ranging climate impacts that threaten ecosystems.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The 75-year-old actor reflected on his upbringing, early career, and decades-long relationship with Hawn, 80, in a wide-ranging interview with the Wall Street Journal.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
His condemnation was severe and wide-ranging, while his praise seemed like a grudging afterthought: Hundreds of blacks had come to their white neighbors’ aid, so why not say so?
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
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