spread
Example Sentences
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For the first time, scientists show that these ridges are relatively young and spread widely across the lunar maria, the broad, dark plains visible from Earth.
From Science Daily
School teachers in Gabon began striking in December over pay and working conditions, with protests over similar grievances spreading to other public sectors, including health and education.
From BBC
As a result, more drug resistant "superbugs" are spreading, and projections suggest that by 2050 they could be responsible for more than 10 million deaths worldwide each year.
From Science Daily
After igniting the aurora, electrons spread out in many directions.
From Science Daily
Low pressure approaching from the south-west will bring rain initially to Northern Ireland in the early morning, which will then spread into western parts of England and Wales.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
