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far–reaching
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far–reaching
(adjective)
far–reaching
/
ˈ
fɑɚˌriːtʃɪŋ/
adjective
far–reaching
/
ˈ
fɑɚˌriːtʃɪŋ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of FAR–REACHING
[
more far–reaching; most far–reaching
]
:
affecting many people or things
:
having a wide range or influence
The court issued a
far-reaching
decision.
The theory has
far-reaching
implications for the future of the planet.
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