spreading

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Later, when organisms began spreading over greater distances and reproducing sexually, diversity increased dramatically.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 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

The farmer has attempted to deter people from loitering by spreading cattle slurry near the worst affected spots.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Mother smiled at her over the white tablecloth, where she was spreading bread with margarine.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer