Far-reaching

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Having a broad range, scope, or influence..

Example Sentences

There was, however, one proposal which, had it reached fruition, might have had far-reaching effects. This was for the amalgamation of the Caledonian, the Edinburgh & Glasgow, and the Scottish Central Railways, for which a Bill was promoted, but rejected by the Parliamentary Committee on the grounds that the preamble was not proved.

Electrification, on the other hand, involved several departments. Moreover, it was spread over about 150 miles of railway on, under, or adjacent to the busy running lines traversed by fast trains, with consequent far-reaching repercussions on train services that extended over wide areas beyond these lines being electrified.

The Citadel is an ancient deep-space station, presumably constructed by the Protheans. Since the Prothean extinction, numerous species have come to call the Citadel home. It serves as the political, cultural, and financial capital of the galactic community. To represent their interests, most species maintain embassies on the Presidium, the Citadel's inner ring. The Citadel Tower, in the center of the Presidium, holds the Citadel Council chambers. Council affairs often have far-reaching effects on the rest of the galactic community.

The long-awaited verdict could inflame tension in the Southeast Asian country and have far-reaching implications in the politically divided kingdom.

He closes the foreword by acknowledging that his proposals would have far-reaching impacts on railway staff, communities and industry - and passes the buck onto government to ensure that these consequences are managed appropriately.

The potential trade war could be the most far-reaching exercise in Fafo of Trump’s second term.

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• further-reaching
• farther-reaching
• more far-reaching
• furthest-reaching
• farthest-reaching
• most far-reaching

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