widespread

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If chemosynthetic microbial communities were more widespread than previously believed, their fossils may be more common as well.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The winds could blow down trees and power lines, causing widespread power outages, according to the weather service.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The Tempi disaster provoked widespread anger and protest across Greece.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

This most recent incident is a rare occurrence for robotaxi companies in China after the widespread rollout of such vehicles in major cities across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The German people suffered from widespread poverty and unemployment.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti