long-range
adjective
1
: relating to or fit for long distances
long-range rockets
2
: involving or taking into account a long period of time
long-range planning
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Ukraine’s air force says Russia launched 129 long-range drones at Ukraine starting Tuesday night.
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Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The company introduced its Lamprey Multi-Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle at recent defense technology briefings, presenting it as a long-range solution for future US Navy operations.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The latest round of strikes came soon after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy again called for more Western aid to replenish and expand the country's air defense network, which is called into service every night by long-range Russian attacks.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead, the Jazz brought the ball down the court and reserve guard Isaiah Collier missed a long-range shot in the closing moments.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
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Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The company introduced its Lamprey Multi-Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle at recent defense technology briefings, presenting it as a long-range solution for future US Navy operations.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The latest round of strikes came soon after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy again called for more Western aid to replenish and expand the country's air defense network, which is called into service every night by long-range Russian attacks.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead, the Jazz brought the ball down the court and reserve guard Isaiah Collier missed a long-range shot in the closing moments.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Long-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-range. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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