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wide

[wahyd] / waɪd /


ADJECTIVE
off-course
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
on-course on-target


Example Sentences

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These findings could have wide ranging significance for developmental biology and medical research.

From Science Daily

Gently easing off brake pressure in a corner and letting the car’s rear swing wide—trail-braking—is easily done.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran has launched a sweeping attack across at least 11 countries in the wider region, including Turkey, Cyprus and Azerbaijan.

From The Wall Street Journal

When La Niña conditions develop, drought patterns shift again and tend to spread across a wider range of locations.

From Science Daily

A spokesperson for the force said the two pupils were known to each other and there was "no wider threat to any other pupils at the school".

From BBC