widely

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Fried foods are widely enjoyed, but their high fat content is linked to health issues such as obesity and hypertension.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Kumar said that Diamondback is widely seen as a leader in the U.S. shale industry, due to the depth and quality of its inventory.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Both parts of the argument are wrong, but the claim about limited allegiance is especially wrong in a way that has not been widely addressed.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

In this case, the Pink Moon refers to the pink phlox flower which blooms widely across North America at this time of year.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The terms favored in this course are mostly those in common use in the U.S., but when more than one system of terms is widely used, the alternatives are mentioned.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones