widely distributed

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In a widely distributed quote that must have disturbed the leadership at Langley, Bush—who had previously been director of Central Intelligence—reportedly said, “I learn more from CNN than I do from the CIA.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The same is true of donors, who often have no idea their sperm is being so widely distributed.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

One major reason is the 2018 federal decision to remove hemp from the Controlled Substances Act, which allowed hemp-derived CBD to be legally sold and widely distributed.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2025

Barred owls are considered a top threat to northern spotted owls, which are scarce but widely distributed in Northern California, Oregon and Washington.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

I was told that since my photograph was as widely distributed as my publisher could make it, I would find it impossible to move about without being recognized.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck