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widely

[wahyd-lee] / ˈwaɪd li /
ADJECTIVE
broadly
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Widely known as the "ISIS brides", the case has stirred strong debate in Australia.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Widely considered the greatest golfer of all time, Woods has amassed 82 PGA Tour wins, including 15 majors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Widely across England and Wales temperatures will get into the mid to high teens.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Widely used tax breaks are becoming more generous because of the law.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

Widely different from the true popular ballads, the spontaneous products of nature, are the works of the professional ballad-maker, which make up the bulk of Garlands and Broadsides.

From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume I (of 8) by Various




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