widespread

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A strong east to north-easterly wind brought particularly cold air from Siberia and the Arctic leading to widespread snowfall.

From BBC

The minister said these attacks demonstrated how British military personnel and civilians were "at risk with a regime that is increasingly indiscriminate, widespread and uncontrolled in the attacks it is mounting".

From BBC

Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait - all home to US military bases - said they had intercepted missiles fired towards them, but falling debris appeared to have caused widespread damage.

From BBC

Given their reputation for calm, Saturday's sudden attacks on US military bases caused widespread shock among the Gulf's diverse, expat-heavy populations.

From Barron's

Airspace closures and regional travel disruptions are widespread, and military forces across the Middle East are on heightened alert.

From Salon