far-reaching

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"Our results have far-reaching implications. Firstly, it refutes the hypothesis that any organics found in fossils must result from contamination."

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The case, which could have far-reaching implications for the industry, is expected to last several weeks.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Kagan said the consequences of the ruling “are likely to be far-reaching and grave.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Meanwhile, there is little transparency and few resources to help people understand how inflation is decided on in the first place or how far-reaching its effects are across the economy.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

To this reader, at least, it can hardly be argued that Mendel was unaware of the far-reaching implications of his study: he was trying to unlock the material basis and laws of heredity.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee