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Recent Examples of long-range
The big new stick in the American air arsenal was the B-29 Superfortress, which could carry four tons of bombs on long-range sorties.
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Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, the Bulls chose to cash in on the trade value Dosunmu offered as a long-range sniper who can pick up some of the toughest defensive assignments in the league.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
After Vladimir Tarasenko gave the Wild a late lead, banking a long-range shot off a Nashville defender and over the line, the Predators answered 34 seconds later on a similar play, when a cross-ice puck deflected off a skate and into the net.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
At the time of its signing in 2010, it was seen by arms control advocates as a way to move the world away from the risk of nuclear disaster via fewer intercontinental ballistic missiles, bomber planes and long-range weapons on submarines.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 5 Feb. 2026
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Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, the Bulls chose to cash in on the trade value Dosunmu offered as a long-range sniper who can pick up some of the toughest defensive assignments in the league.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
After Vladimir Tarasenko gave the Wild a late lead, banking a long-range shot off a Nashville defender and over the line, the Predators answered 34 seconds later on a similar play, when a cross-ice puck deflected off a skate and into the net.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
At the time of its signing in 2010, it was seen by arms control advocates as a way to move the world away from the risk of nuclear disaster via fewer intercontinental ballistic missiles, bomber planes and long-range weapons on submarines.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-range
Adjective
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Sincerity earns lasting interest.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Those types of interactions have a lasting effect not only on the children but also on the staff at these organizations, Hofmann said.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Later on, as some of the brightest extended objects visible with even the most primitive of telescopes, planetary nebulae are numerous and prominent in the catalogues of astronomers, with the first ones spotted way back in the 1700s.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Nerve Damage and Neurological Issues Taking high doses of zinc for extended periods can damage the nervous system.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The crowd in the stadium let their emotions pour out as well, giving him a standing ovation.—
Ciara Moran,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The new president got a standing ovation.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fun Passholders, a monthly membership subscription that provides unlimited visits, will be able to redeem the offer without a game purchase.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Manchester United represents unconditional devotion, great joy and deep mourning.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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He was sentenced to an unconditional discharge, leaving his conviction intact but sparing him any punishment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Long-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-range. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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