widely

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The Middle East accounts for about 20% of the global ammonia trade and 38% of the global urea trade, two of the most widely used nitrogen fertilizers, according to the consulting firm Wood Mackenzie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Both parts of the argument are wrong, but the claim about limited allegiance is especially wrong in a way that has not been widely addressed.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

In this case, the Pink Moon refers to the pink phlox flower which blooms widely across North America at this time of year.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The fund, with an expense ratio of 0.09%, was widely considered groundbreaking as the first popular ETF when it hit the market in 1993.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

A moment later, a ruby-red head stuck up out of the water, and what would probably have been fearsome teeth to someone else grinned widely at her.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack