long arm

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long arm

Broad, far-reaching power or influence. (Usually paired with a noun, as in "the long arm of the law.") The long arm of justice finally put the murderer in jail, where he belongs. I'm afraid the long arm of corporate interests may make environmental preservation a near impossibility.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Bab	[bæb]
Anastasia	ah-nah-stah-SEE-yah (Russian), a-nə-STAY-zhə (English), a-nə-STAS-yə (English), ah-nahs-TAH-syah (Spanish), ah-nahs-TAH-zyah (Italian)	Greek, Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, English, Spanish, Italian, Ancient Greek
Edorta	-	Basque
Asma	-	Arabic
Vyacheslav	vya-chye-SLAHF (Russian), vya-chee-SLAHF (Russian)	Russian, Ukrainian
Ryo	ṙyo:	Japanese