widely distributed

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In a widely distributed quote that must have disturbed the leadership at Langley, Bush—who had previously been director of Central Intelligence—reportedly said, “I learn more from CNN than I do from the CIA.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

These widely distributed "support cells" appear to be just as important as neurons when it comes to forming and controlling fear memories.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The same is true of donors, who often have no idea their sperm is being so widely distributed.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Sheinbaum has neither endorsed nor criticized the flag-waving, but she has expressed dismay at one widely distributed image — of a shirtless L.A. protester brandishing a Mexican flag as he stands atop a burned-out car.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025

In this view we are a restless species with a very short history of roots, and those not widely distributed.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck