be widespread
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“If the NWS says 30 percent chance of ‘scattered afternoon thunderstorms,’ that means there’s high confidence of storms, but they won’t be widespread within your area.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
Among the many problems today is that there seems to be widespread confusion, from the media to the Oval Office, about the definition of “interest rates.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
The forecaster warned that the heatwave will be "widespread, long-lasting and intense" - with temperatures not expected to drop until the end of the week.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
This allows them to refine their communication strategies in real time and generate what appears to be widespread public agreement.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 20, 2026
Therefore, we who are His disciples have been scattered throughout the world in order that His teachings may be widespread and be heard by every ear.
From The Promulgation of Universal Peace by `Abdu'l-Bahá