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widely

[wahyd-lee] / ˈwaɪd li /
ADJECTIVE
broadly
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The Cleveland Clinic notes that symptoms instead vary widely and can include irregular menstrual cycles, elevated androgen levels, acne, hair growth or loss, infertility and metabolic complications.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

It is a truer gauge of the sector versus a more widely cited ETF External link, which is heavily weighted toward Amazon.com External link and Tesla.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

These antidepressants are widely prescribed for moderate to severe depression and anxiety because they raise serotonin levels in the brain.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Anthropic is raising more than $30 billion at a $900 billion valuation as the AI giant seeks funding ahead of its widely expected initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Plastic, a material that wouldn’t be widely used until the 1960s.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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