spread over

Example Sentences

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Instead, their quantum state spread over a region dozens of times larger than the particles themselves.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

They’re largely used to capture the premium interest-rate spread over the dollar.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 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

In Miami this weekend, for example, the media centre is spread over a number of rooms several stories above the paddock, which is on the NFL pitch in the Hard Rock Stadium.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Or a toddler asleep on a wrapper spread over a battered sofa.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie