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widely

[wahyd-lee] / ˈwaɪd li /
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broadly
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Results indicate that, as temperatures rise, future algal blooms in this region may not follow the same trajectory as those at the more widely studied Greenland Ice Sheet, which regularly experiences large-scale glacier algal blooms.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Creatine is one of the world's most popular sports supplements, widely used to improve strength and muscle performance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

His company’s M2 .50-caliber model, developed after World War I, is still in production and widely used.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

The decision, which was widely expected, didn’t move markets much.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

The term was certainly widely used in the late seventeenth century, but it is more misleading than helpful.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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