spread to

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They were jailed for 45 days, and by the time they were released, Daraa had weekly demonstrations that soon spread to the rest of the country.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases on Saturday and the Red Cross said three volunteers died in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, amid warnings the deadly virus could spread to several more African countries.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Shares in European satellite companies soared Thursday as excitement around SpaceX’s promised initial public offering spread to the continent.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The disease spread to a number of countries within and outside of West Africa, including Guinea, Sierra Leone, the United States, the United Kingdom and Italy, killing 11,325 people.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Suddenly I was afraid of the fire as it burned within me, building a heat that spread to my face.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein