spreading to

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But while the majority of the surge was contained to energy and energy-adjacent industries, the data indicated inflation is spreading to other parts of the economy.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

However, the insider-trading problem within prediction markets is spreading to burden other organizations too.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The garage was completely gutted by the blaze but firefighters worked through the night to stop it spreading to an adjacent petrol station and nearby supermarket.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The agency helped countries develop early warning systems to ensure that infectious disease outbreaks were rapidly detected and contained before they risked spreading to our borders.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

I was rewarded with an intense burst of euphoria that began in my feet and surged up my legs, spreading to my fingers and the tips of my ears.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson