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long-range
[lawng-reynj, long-]
adjective
considering or extending into the future.
a long-range outlook; long-range plans.
designed to cover or operate over a long distance.
long-range rockets.
long-range
adjective
of or extending into the future
a long-range weather forecast
(of vehicles, aircraft, etc) capable of covering great distances without refuelling
(of weapons) made to be fired at a distant target
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of long-range1
Example Sentences
While we'll see a bit of rain as this current heatwave comes to an end, longer-range forecasts suggest UK rainfall will still be below average.
"The surge in long-range missile and drone strikes across the country has brought even more death and destruction to civilians far away from the frontline," says Danielle Bell, head of HRMMU.
The United States, Israel’s chief international sponsor, joined the war a week later, using long-range bombers and submarine-launched cruise missiles in an effort to destroy Iran’s capacity to build nuclear weapons.
There are some signs from computer weather models that further warm or hot spells are likely during the rest of July, although long-range forecasting is always prone to uncertainty.
"The airlines told Boeing what they really needed was the most fuel-efficient, economical long-range jetliner ever produced. They now wanted an aeroplane with a similar capacity to the Sonic Cruiser, minus the high speed."
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