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[wahyd-spred] / ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd /


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The company last year announced a widespread restructuring, cutting 12% of its workforce and closing its Louisville-based cooperage, which made barrels for its spirits.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

The researchers also observed the same leakage pattern across multiple species of diatoms, suggesting that this mechanism is likely widespread throughout the world's oceans.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

There has been widespread speculation for many years over what - and who - is responsible for Havana Syndrome.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

A "widespread and significant" heat wave is predicted to bring oppressive temperatures to drought-hit western US states over the weekend, with all-time records at risk of falling, the National Weather Service said Friday.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

By far the most widespread way to write music, however, is on a staff.

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




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