diffuse
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"A formal hierarchy still remains in Tehran, but in practice, power and authority are likely exercised in a more fragmented and diffuse manner," said Sabet.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Security guards and family members quickly intervened to diffuse the situation.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Relying on a diffuse group of token holders bolstered Polymarket’s argument that it was an offshore platform outside the scope of U.S. regulation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Nutrients must travel through cells, proteins need to fold correctly, and molecules constantly diffuse through watery environments.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2026
He wordlessly turns it on, and it casts a diffuse circle of light around us.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
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