- present participle of spread.
spreading
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But concerns are rising that the virus could start spreading further, even as the government has sought to assure citizens.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
He operates in the corridors as a kind of unofficial lieutenant to his mother, bringing cheer and care to his fellow students, spreading sunshine all over the place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
A dangerous wave of wildfires is spreading across the tropics, and the Amazon rainforest is now facing a growing crisis.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
A new option for heating and cooling is spreading across the U.S.: window heat pumps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
Within a few minutes of the assassination, the news began spreading, first by word of mouth from Ford’s, then by messenger.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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