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widely

[wahyd-lee] / ˈwaɪd li /
ADJECTIVE
broadly
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A weakness in a smaller vendor or a widely used open-source software component still poses a direct risk to the larger enterprises that depend on them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Wagering on sports became widely accessible starting in 2018, when the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

A video widely circulated online showed a number of people, including one wielding a hurling stick, confronted the attacker until police officers arrived at the scene.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Whether the R2 will be the success Rivian is hoping for won’t become clear until late 2027, once the standard versions are widely available.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Unfortunately, many classroom teachers feel inadequately prepared to teach music, and classroom teachers’ use of music varies widely according to prior exposure to music.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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