spreading

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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

She added: "But anyone spreading hate or committing acts of violence will face the full force of the law."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

As that happens, the porous rock temporarily locks up, slowing or stopping the rupture before it can continue spreading and becoming larger.

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

I stash my hidden straws inside and roll up my mattress, spreading a blanket over the top.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera