extensive
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"It's quite common to see them at this time of year. They're harmless, though the webs can get quite extensive and even cover nearby objects such as fences or benches."
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Schools also ramped up teacher training, paying educators $5,000 to complete an extensive phonics-based “science of reading” program.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
But an extensive reform program of that nature would require a mandate from voters at the next federal election, likely in 2028.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
This "extensive spatial overlap" amplifies the chances of collisions, said the paper, presented by University of Pretoria whale unit lead researcher Els Vermeulen.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
“All this she must possess,” added Darcy, “and to all this she must yet add something more substantial, in the improvement of her mind by extensive reading.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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