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

The whistleblowers alleged that the memo wasn’t widely distributed, but that some agents were verbally briefed on the contents; others were allowed to see the memo but not keep a copy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

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

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

One major reason is the 2018 federal decision to remove hemp from the Controlled Substances Act, which allowed hemp-derived CBD to be legally sold and widely distributed.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2025

The most effective and widely distributed is a parasitic wasp from Korea and China, Tiphia vernalis.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson