wide-ranging
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of wide-ranging
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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And while his impartiality occasionally and inevitably falters, the missteps show how difficult, and ultimately useless, it is to ignore humanity’s wide-ranging gray areas to make a beeline for black or white.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
District Judge Fred W. Slaughter of California’s Central District does not fully invalidate UC’s wide-ranging anti-harassment policy, which covers misgendering, sexual abuse and stalking among campus community members.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Targeting new investment decisions is a central part of Ottawa’s effort to catalyze an additional C$1 trillion in investment in Canada, an investment supercycle the government hopes spurs wide-ranging economic benefits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 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
I hadn't realized how deeply rooted and wide-ranging it was.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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