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widespread

[wahyd-spred] / ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd /


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The California Department of Insurance is seeking to suspend State Farm’s license and fine it millions of dollars, alleging widespread mishandling of L.A. wildfire claims.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

In China, anger at Japan is widespread and runs deep.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Achieving that would be a catalyst for Tesla stock, demonstrating that widespread use of truly self-driving cars is just around the corner.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

In this case, recent geological activity such as widespread volcanism would have resurfaced the planet.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Several friends south of the Potomac had warned them that the widespread hostility toward Hamilton’s financial plan defied compromise of any sort.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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