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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

The aerospace company is seeking to raise around $75 billion at a $1.75 trillion valuation through its IPO, which is reported to be widely oversubscribed.

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

That shows just how widely held these companies have become in the run-up to their IPOs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In reality, thanks to Ellsberg’s network, the Pentagon Papers were too widely dispersed to get back.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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