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widespread

[wahyd-spred] / ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd /


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It has already garnered widespread praise with a score of 96 out of 100 on aggregator site Metacritic by the eve of its release, putting it among the best-reviewed titles of the year so far.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

What began as a protest by high-school students seeking better schools has morphed into a widespread and sometimes violent expression of anger against the French establishment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

His criticism centred on the decision to withhold a recommended vaccine from some newborns in a country where hepatitis B is widespread.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

However, promising early results will not be enough to justify widespread use.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

The problem was woven into every aspect of family life, from the high price of fresh fruits to widespread cuts in funding for sports and rec programs in public schools.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama


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