spread over
Example Sentences
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No other World Cup has been spread over three countries.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The World Cup is fast approaching, and bigger than ever, with 104 matches spread over 16 North American cities across 39 days — all culminating in New Jersey.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
In all cases, the remaining cancer did not grow or spread over time.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
In a practice that ought to inspire progressives, those farmers deepened the delta channels and spread over their surrounding farmland the rich silt they excavated or used it to reinforce the levees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Justin’s candy is spread over the kitchen table.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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