spread like wildfire
Example Sentences
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A rumour that "the Ceuta border is open" spread like wildfire on social media as men, women and children risked their lives trying to reach Spain.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Social media videos featuring entrepreneurs power washing and vacuuming car interiors have spread like wildfire, leading some young people facing a challenging job market to start their own car detailing businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
The backlash was nearly instantaneous, and spread like wildfire across subreddits, Instagram, Facebook, even LinkedIn.
From Slate ● Jun. 15, 2026
"Flu can spread like wildfire across schools and can make children really unwell," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2025
Others had been told by parole and probation officers that they could not vote, and although it was not true, they believed it, and the news spread like wildfire.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
