spreading

Example Sentences

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The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, warning that the epidemic could still be spreading undetected.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Root canal treatment works by removing infected tissue inside the tooth and sealing the area to prevent bacteria and toxins from spreading into surrounding tissues.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

But I wouldn’t put it past him to be on some Chaotic Good-type skulduggery spreading the rumor that he is bigger than streaming’s infrastructure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

In 143 pages, a federal judge documented what it looks like when the people diagnosing the disease are the ones actually spreading it.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

To keep earning the income that supported them all, they had to keep spreading the word.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock