widely used
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DRS are widely used internationally including in Germany, several Scandinavian countries and, more recently, the Republic of Ireland.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Disney has said “The View” was granted an exemption — which is widely used among news programs — in 2002.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Canvas, one of the most widely used education apps, posted a notice on its website Thursday saying its software was currently unavailable.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
The process involves spraying particles such as silver iodide and salt into clouds from aircraft to produce rainfall, and is widely used to affect weather patterns or even tamp down air pollution.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Although aggravate is widely used to mean “vex” or “annoy,” sticklers find this irritating. ago/since.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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