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widely

[wahyd-lee] / ˈwaɪd li /
ADJECTIVE
broadly
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The region did not take part in nationwide elections held on June 1, which Abiy is widely expected to win when results are announced.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

That’s why a stable price is a prerequisite for bitcoin becoming a widely used medium of exchange.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

According to Mezzenga, the spray-based system used to release CO2 is compatible with industrial techniques that are already widely used.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Dubbed Claude Fable 5, the new model that Anthropic released Tuesday is an update to the Mythos model that the company said was too dangerous to release widely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Most of the species she discovered were unknown to Europeans at the time, and her observations were widely quoted and discussed.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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