far-reaching
Use Far-reaching in a sentence
tʃɪŋ adjective
extending far in influence, effect, etc.: the far-reaching effect of his speech.
Origin:
1815–25
1815–25
Related forms
far-reach·ing·ly, adverb
far-reach·ing·ness, noun
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| far-reaching | |
| —adj | |
| extensive in influence, effect, or range | |
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Far-reaching
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Example sentences
The far-reaching potential ramifications here could be endless and unpredictable.
The judgment's consequences are far-reaching, but in a different way.
It is an astonishingly rancorous and controversial debate, with far-reaching implications.
How far-reaching its effects will be remains to be seen.
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