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

De Guindos stated European banks have robust capital and liquidity buffers, but called the conflict a supply shock with far-reaching repercussions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 23, 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

Without thought I circled back around and stopped my bike at the familiar old oak tree at the end of my block, its far-reaching limbs casting much-appreciated shade.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas