spread around
Example Sentences
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Word quickly spread around Poultney as locals started googling the new proprietor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
During especially powerful events, these particles collide with atmospheric gases and create carbon 14 compounds that spread around the globe and become trapped inside living organisms.
From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026
While San Francisco has been the main hub during Super Bowl week, events and parties have been spread around the Bay Area, beginning with Opening Night in San Jose on Monday.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 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
But since the manuscript had already been dispatched to the Proceedings of the National Academy, by mid-March at the latest Linus’ paper would be spread around the world.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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