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

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

"This is quite a far-reaching speculation," Hanghoj said.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The centerpiece of the season will be a far-reaching “Rituals Festival,” curated by Salonen.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

With- out insect pollination, most of the soil-holding and soil-enrich- ing plants of uncultivated areas would die out, with far-reaching consequences to the ecology of the whole region.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson