spreading

Example Sentences

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According to a new study, some of the substances that replaced ozone damaging chemicals are now responsible for spreading large amounts of a persistent "forever chemical" across the globe.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The outbreak has triggered a race to keep the pest from spreading.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

This suggests the outbreak had been spreading undetected for months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“So they’re spreading the joy to more countries,” Kuper said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

I focus on spreading cream cheese evenly, making sure every part of the bagel’s surface is covered.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison