spread around
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Indigenous Andean communities were the first to domesticate the starch-rich crop, turning it into a dietary staple long before potatoes spread around the world.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Nicknamed "Boris Bikes", after the city's mayor, they quickly spread around the country.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
The money mostly goes to the middle men, but one can assume it gets spread around in various ways.
From Salon ● Feb. 3, 2026
“If you have 15 accounts spread around from various jobs, consolidate that. You don’t want to forget about an account from 20 years ago by mistake,” Clark said.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 29, 2025
The jalousies have all been closed, and the men are spread around the room as if assuming lookout posts.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
