spread over

Example Sentences

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In all cases, the remaining cancer did not grow or spread over time.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

The improvement in performance is significant: When spread over a hypothetical 35-year investment career, following this advice is projected to increase total retirement wealth by between 10% and 20%.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

"I am sure that they arrive not just from Poland, but from other countries. They spread over the world, everywhere. For those who stayed abroad, it's like a connection."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

In a practice that ought to inspire progressives, those farmers deepened the delta channels and spread over their surrounding farmland the rich silt they excavated or used it to reinforce the levees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

One hundred and two players competed in the twelve-round tournament, spread over two weeks.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady