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widespread

[wahyd-spred] / ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd /


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Bass has faced widespread scrutiny in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and left 12 people dead.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

This has led to widespread confusion about what these terms actually mean.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Smartphones are now so widespread in North Korea, researchers said, that more than 50 different brands exist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But despite the heady stock jumps and widespread markets FOMO, investors are a lot more discerning than they seem.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Curiously, just as the technique was becoming widespread, certain flaws within it became apparent.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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