far-reaching

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The word cure, Richardson says, is far-reaching, and while very laudable as a goal, doesn’t capture the current reality.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

She added that the investigation was "complex and far-reaching" and encouraged anyone with relevant information to contact the police.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

They say price gyrations and the uncertainty hanging over the conflict make it all but impossible to plan investments—and that the disruption is already far-reaching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Ocean warming has far-reaching consequences, such as degradation of marine ecosystems, biodiversity loss and reduction of the ocean carbon sink, the agency said.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Those sweet, tiny, far-reaching notes were so brave.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich