far–reaching

adjective far–reach·ing \ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ\

: affecting many people or things : having a wide range or influence

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: having a wide range or effect

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circa 1590

Synonyms: broad, deep, expansive, extended, far-flung, far-reaching, rangy, sweeping, wide, wide-ranging, widespread

FAR-REACHING Defined for Kids

adjective far–reach·ing \ˈfär-ˈrē-chiŋ\

: having a wide range, influence, or effect <far-reaching changes>

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