spread
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“The U.S. and its neighbors will bank a big chunk of that, but the sporting gains are spread quite broadly what with airfare, merch, tickets and so forth.”
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
Measles has spread as a result of travel to international sports competitions before.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
While awaiting word from the inspector, Raden answered more than three dozen phone calls—a necessity when team members are spread across the gigantic mall.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
Social-insurance programs guarantee lifelong income for all Americans, particularly low-wage workers, provide protection for disabled workers and their surviving family, and spread potentially catastrophic healthcare risk across the population.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
I saw a hurt look spread over Mama’s face.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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